UNSPSC 50521808: Non GMO atropurpurea barberries

The variety of non GMO barberries known as non GMO atropurpurea 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 50521808 Non GMO atropurpurea barberries is a Commodity code that nominally describes a specific plant variety, but recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code show little purchasing activity actually aligned with barberries themselves. Instead, the opportunities posted under this code involve fresh produce procurement more broadly — fresh fruits, vegetables, and produce-delivery services for school districts, county parks, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The issuing bodies span independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county governments (Collier County), a state department (State of Georgia), and specialized procurement entities (Marion Health Care Coalition). The scope of work includes food-service concession operations, school nutrition program provisioning, fresh-produce delivery with traceability and farm-of-origin documentation, and compliance with USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program standards, food-safety regulations, HACCP plans, and Buy American provisions where applicable.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026), Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin (5,900 servings weekly, due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items across multiple varieties (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, bids due June 26, 2026), Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027, proposals due June 22, 2026), Early County Board of Education's food bid for 300+ food items and 60+ non-food supplies (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, due June 8, 2026), and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations (three-year term with two one-year renewals, proposals due March 6, 2025). School districts predominate as repeat buyers, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, local-vendor preferences, fresh delivery windows, and traceability documentation.