UNSPSC 50522012: Non GMO olallie blackberries

The variety of non GMO blackberries known as non GMO olallie 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 50522012 Non GMO olallie blackberries is a Commodity code that names a specific fresh fruit product, but state and local governments buying under this code are procuring broad fresh produce and food-service contracts in which olallie blackberries appear as one line item among dozens or hundreds. Recent solicitations show school districts, county parks, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices issuing RFBs and RFPs for fresh fruit and vegetable supplies for student nutrition programs, park concessions, and institutional food service. The scope spans fresh blackberries alongside apples, berries of all types, leafy greens, root vegetables, melons, and citrus, with vendors required to meet food-safety standards, traceability documentation, HACCP plans, and delivery schedules. 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 governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), state departments (State of Georgia), and healthcare institutions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts dominate the recent activity, particularly those operating National School Lunch Programs and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs, with purchasing cycles tied to fiscal and academic years.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and multiple regions within state systems. Madison Metropolitan School District issued an RFB for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and a companion RFB for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles and ready-to-eat processing (5,900 servings weekly, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce across 200+ line items including multiple apple and berry varieties, blackberries, and melons for delivery to three school sites (IFB due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System (Georgia) requested local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026, and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) bid approximately 300 food items including produce, meats, and dairy for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (bids due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park concession facilities (response due March 6, 2025). Most school-district solicitations weight cost at 40%, include local or domestic sourcing preferences, mandate HACCP compliance and insurance minimums of $500,000 to $1,000,000, and allow award to single or multiple vendors.