UNSPSC 50522000: Non GMO blackberries

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO blackberries. 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 50522000 Non GMO blackberries is a Class code that covers fresh blackberry procurement, including both organic and conventionally grown varieties sourced to meet food-service quality, ripeness, and traceability standards. State and local governments procure blackberries primarily through school districts and county parks departments for student nutrition programs, concession operations, and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program compliance. Buyers specify ripeness stages, case packing, delivery windows, internal temperatures, and farm-of-origin documentation; many solicitations mandate local or regional sourcing (typically within 400 miles) and require HACCP plans, product liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million), and vendor compliance with USDA and food-safety regulations. School districts are the dominant issuing bodies under this code, with county parks and healthcare coalitions representing secondary categories.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4163 (Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Snacks, due July 29, 2026, requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles), Hancock County Board of Education issued IFB #SN002-2027 (fresh produce spanning 200+ line items including blackberries, due June 26, 2026), Bartow County School System issued RFP 10-2026-019 (local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles, due June 22, 2026), Early County Board of Education issued a food bid due June 8, 2026, Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITN for North Collier Regional Park food services (due March 6, 2025), Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026, and the State of Georgia issued a bid for food and kitchen products (due June 22, 2026). Most school-district opportunities weight cost at 40%, emphasize compliance and references, and apply geographic or diverse-business preferences worth 5 to 15 points.