UNSPSC 50522011: Non GMO nectarberries

The variety of non GMO blackberries known as non GMO nectarberries. 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 50522011 Non GMO nectarberries is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh nectaberries and other specialty fruits being procured by state and local governments for school nutrition programs, regional parks, healthcare facilities, and county food services. The recent solicitations under this code show school districts, county parks departments, health coalitions, and boards of education seeking fresh produce for meal programs and concession operations, with an emphasis on food safety compliance, delivery logistics, and adherence to USDA nutrition standards. Work solicited includes the supply and delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting specified ripeness, size, and quality standards; compliance with HACCP plans and food-safety documentation; and responsive logistics to multiple delivery locations during defined operating periods. School districts dominate the activity, with requests spanning individual specialty items (petite bananas) through comprehensive produce line-item bids covering multiple varieties, alongside geographic and sourcing preferences (local and organic) that factor into evaluation criteria.

Activity spreads across Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida in recent postings, with school nutrition programs representing the plurality of issuing bodies. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's July 2026 bid for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000 with weekly usage of 70–90 cases), Hancock County Board of Education's June 2026 IFB for fresh produce (due June 26, 2026, covering 200+ line items across multiple varieties for the 2026–27 school year), Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026, contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options), and Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025, three-year term with renewal options). Most school bids specify Buy American provisions, domestic sourcing preferences, organic pricing discounts, and local-vendor preferences worth evaluation points; contracts typically run one school year with renewal or extension options.