UNSPSC 50522005: Non GMO chester blackberries

The variety of non GMO blackberries known as non GMO chester 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 50522005 Non GMO Chester Blackberries is a Commodity code covering specialty produce items sourced under state and local food service contracts. The recent solicitations show that state and local governments buy fresh produce — including blackberries and other berries, stone fruits, and specialty items — primarily through school districts and county park systems for food service operations. Scope spans single-item commodity purchases (such as petite bananas by count and ripeness specification) to multi-line fresh produce bids covering over 200 produce items. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county boards of education; Marion Health Care Coalition and Collier County Board of County Commissioners also appear as food service procurers. School nutrition departments dominate the recent activity, driven by USDA meal-program requirements and federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program funding.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District posted two separate RFBs for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, with a 400-mile sourcing requirement within Wisconsin and a 5% diverse-owned business preference). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) for fresh produce spanning apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty items across a July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract term. Bartow County School System in Georgia solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026) with a 400-mile local-sourcing requirement and weighted evaluation emphasizing seasonal variety and sourcing flexibility. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a broader food bid (due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items including fresh produce. Geographic sourcing preferences and local-vendor discounts appear frequently; Buy American provisions and HACCP compliance are standard contract requirements.