UNSPSC 50521801: Non GMO paleleaf barberries

The variety of non GMO barberries known as non GMO paleleaf barberries. This means that they are produced without the use of methods that genetically modify organisms by means that are not possible under natural conditions. Such methods include cell fusion, microencapsulation and macro-encapsulation, and recombinant DNA technology (including gene deletion, gene doubling, introducing a foreign gene, and changing the positions of genes when achieved by recombinant DNA technology).

Traditional methods of breeding, conjugation, fermentation, hybridization, in vitro fertilization, or tissue culture are considered to be non-GMO.

UNSPSC 50521801 Non GMO paleleaf barberries is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under it do not align with the code's stated scope. The nine opportunities in the most-recent block solicit fresh produce—bananas, apples, berries, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, citrus fruits, potatoes, eggs, and specialty fruits—for school nutrition programs and institutional food service. None specifically name paleleaf barberries or specialty ethnic produce items that would fall within the code's nominal definition. The mismatch signals either systematic miscoding by procurement offices or that this Commodity code sees little relevant institutional activity.

School districts across Georgia, Florida, and Texas dominate the recent activity, with repeat buyers including Madison Metropolitan School District (two solicitations in July 2026), Liberty County Board of Education (two bids in March–April 2026), and multi-district cooperative purchasing vehicles such as the GEC Buying Cooperative (serving 30 districts across Georgia). Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, with an estimated annual contract value of $78,000; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items due June 26, 2026; and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering approximately $5.5 million in combined annual spending for produce and eggs across two geographic areas, due March 4, 2026. These procurements emphasize HACCP compliance, Buy American provisions, domestic sourcing preferences, and weekly delivery to multiple school sites, with price evaluation typically weighted at 30–50 percent and vendor qualifications and past performance at 15–25 percent. The code shows no relevant recent activity for its stated commodity.