UNSPSC 50522010: Non GMO navaho blackberries

The variety of non GMO blackberries known as non GMO navaho 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 50522010 Non GMO navaho blackberries is a Commodity code that designates a specific fruit variety. State and local governments procure fresh produce including specialty and conventional fruits under nominally fruit-specific codes, though the recent solicitation record for this code shows little direct activity targeting blackberries specifically. Instead, the opportunities posted under this code span broader fresh produce procurement by food service operators — school nutrition programs, county parks concessions, healthcare facilities, and state procurement offices — buying diverse fruit and vegetable assortments to support institutional meals, snacks, and concession operations. The scope includes fresh fruit and vegetable delivery with standard requirements for quality, food safety compliance (HACCP plans, temperature control, traceability), delivery schedules, and handling protocols. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), state procurement offices (State of Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, driven by USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program funding and National School Lunch Program operations.

Recent opportunities are concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on June 10, 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries including blackberry and pineberry, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, and specialty fruits for the 2026–27 school year, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school locations. The Bartow County School System (Georgia) posted an RFP on May 21, 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026, emphasizing seasonal variety and farm traceability. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued two separate RFBs on July 8, 2026 — one for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, estimated contract value $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026) and one for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (approximately 5,900 servings weekly for elementary students, sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin, bids due July 29, 2026). Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested food bids including produce on May 11, 2026 for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concessions at recreation facilities, with proposals due March 6, 2025 and local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points.