UNSPSC 50522015: Non GMO youngberries

The variety of non GMO blackberries known as non GMO youngberries. 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 50522015 Non GMO youngberries is a Commodity code covering fresh fruit procurement by state and local food service operations. State and local governments buy this code as part of broader fresh-produce sourcing for school nutrition programs, parks and recreation food services, and health-care facility meal operations. The recent solicitations show school districts and county agencies purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables in bulk for student meal programs, park concessions, and institutional food service, with emphasis on quality standards, food-safety compliance (HACCP documentation), delivery logistics, and adherence to health codes. School districts dominate the issuing bodies, supplemented by county parks departments and healthcare coalitions.

Recent activity spans Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued RFB 4162 for petite bananas on July 8, 2026 with bids due July 29, 2026, projecting 70–90 cases weekly and $78,000 annual contract value. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, specialty fruits) on June 10, 2026 with bids due June 26, 2026, covering July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System (Georgia) solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles on May 21, 2026 with proposals due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park on October 8, 2026 with proposals due March 6, 2025; however, this opportunity focuses on general food concessions rather than youngberry procurement specifically. Marion Health Care Coalition requested produce proposals on August 7, 2026 due August 21, 2026. The code shows moderate activity concentrated in school-district procurement in the Southeast and Midwest, with secondary activity from county parks and healthcare entities.