UNSPSC 50522003: Non GMO boysenberries

The variety of non GMO blackberries known as non GMO boysenberries. 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 50522003 Non GMO boysenberries is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh produce procurement by state and local food service operations, including school districts, county parks departments, and healthcare coalitions. State and local governments buying under this code are sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables — fresh berries, apples, root vegetables, leafy greens, and other produce items — for school nutrition programs, park concessions, and institutional food service. The issuing bodies span school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county government (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and healthcare entities (Marion Health Care Coalition). Recent solicitations emphasize compliance with food safety and traceability standards, HACCP plan submission, health department certification, and in many cases, sourcing from local or regional producers within specified distances (typically 400 miles). Geographic preference and diverse-owned business certifications appear frequently in evaluation criteria, and delivery typically occurs multiple times per week to central receiving locations during early-morning windows (5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.) to support meal preparation schedules.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast, with solicitations from Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and the State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's IFB for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000, weekly usage 70–90 cases), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, and vegetables (sealed 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). Collier County's Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (proposals due March 6, 2025) and Early County Board of Education's bid for 300+ food items and supplies (bids due June 8, 2026) represent the institutional scale of food procurement activity. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 of the following year, aligned with school fiscal calendars, with pricing held firm for the contract term and escalation clauses indexed to USDA or CPI data.