UNSPSC 50522102: Non GMO dwarf bilberries

The variety of non GMO billberries known as non GMO dwarf bilberries. 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 50522102 Non-GMO dwarf bilberries is a Commodity code that describes a specific produce item, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows no meaningful match between the nominal taxonomy entry and what is actually being solicited. The code's name references non-GMO dwarf bilberries, a specialty berry product with narrow agronomic parameters; however, the recent opportunities block contains school district fresh produce procurement notices that span broad categories of fruits, vegetables, and related staples—apples, bananas, lettuce, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, and prepared produce items—without reference to dwarf bilberries or specialty niche products. The mismatch suggests either a data-classification anomaly in how opportunities were tagged or that the code is not currently active in state and local procurement.

School districts across Georgia, Florida, and Texas dominate recent activity in the broader fresh produce category, with issuing bodies including Madison Metropolitan School District, Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida), Muscogee County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Glynn County Board of Education, Douglas County School System (Georgia), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and McAllen Independent School District (Texas). These jurisdictions are procuring comprehensive annual contracts for fresh produce, eggs, and beverages to support child nutrition programs, typically with response deadlines in March through May 2026 and contract periods running July 2026 through June 2027. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated $78,000 annual value), Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two Georgia areas (estimated $5.5 million annual spending, due March 4, 2026), and Austin Independent School District RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and beverages (due March 11, 2026). Bidders typically face requirements for HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, competitive liability insurance, food traceability documentation, and adherence to USDA nutrition standards; school districts frequently award to multiple vendors on a line-item basis and emphasize local or domestic sourcing preferences where cost and quality permit.