UNSPSC 50522001: Non GMO apache blackberries

The variety of non GMO blackberries known as non GMO apache 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 50522001 Non GMO apache blackberries is a Commodity code that names a specific fresh produce item, though the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code reflect broader fresh-produce procurement across multiple produce categories rather than blackberries specifically. State and local governments buy fresh fruits and vegetables through this code primarily via school districts and county parks departments, which solicit produce vendors for food-service operations supporting student nutrition programs, public recreation facilities, and healthcare coalition feeding operations. The scope spans fresh-produce sourcing, delivery, quality assurance, and compliance with food-safety and traceability standards. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), county boards of education, state departments (State of Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, with procurement officers emphasizing USDA compliance, Buy American provisions where applicable, local or regional sourcing preferences, farm-of-origin traceability, organic options, diverse-vendor eligibility, and HACCP food-safety plans.

The geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia and Wisconsin based on recent postings. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, annual contract value $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin (5,900 servings weekly for elementary students under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, bids due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty fruit for school-year 2026–27 (bids due June 26, 2026); and Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026, with contract award anticipated July 20, 2026). Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (proposals due March 6, 2025) reflects park-based food concession activity. Vendor selection criteria commonly weight cost between 40 and 50 percent, with secondary scoring on service capability, geographic compliance, traceability documentation, diverse-business status, references, and past performance.