UNSPSC 50356209: Frozen organic focke yellow himalayan raspberry

The variety of organic raspberries known as organic focke yellow himalayan raspberry that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50356209 Frozen organic focke yellow himalayan raspberry, a Commodity code, appears in state and local procurement activity focused on shelf-stable and fresh food products for school nutrition programs, senior services, and municipal food distribution rather than the specialized frozen berry product the code name suggests. The recent solicitations show school districts, county governments, and municipal departments sourcing broad food-service categories — packaged proteins, canned goods, fresh produce, dairy, and frozen items — to support National School Lunch Program compliance, breakfast programs, and community nutrition initiatives. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education), county governments (Gwinnett County, Hancock County), and state departments (State of Georgia). Procurement is typically structured as informal written quotes (IWQ) or sealed invitation-for-bids (IFB) with firm fixed pricing, Buy American provisions requiring domestic agricultural content, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards and whole-grain requirements.

Recent activity spans Georgia and Connecticut, with Hancock County Board of Education posting a June 2026 IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce (berries, cruciferous vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty fruits) across the 2026–27 school year due June 26, 2026; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posting an IWQ in October 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces) due October 19, 2026; Early County Board of Education posting a June 2026 IFB for food and non-food products including meats, dairy, vegetables, fruits, bread, and fluid milk due June 8, 2026; and City of Bridgeport posting a June 2026 electronic bid for over 1,100 grocery line items supporting school nutrition services due June 30, 2026. The State of Georgia also posted a May 2026 food and kitchen supplies solicitation due June 22, 2026. Award is typically made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a per-unit or per-ounce basis, with vendors frequently required to provide HACCP plans, three professional references, and documentation of domestic sourcing compliance.