UNSPSC 50522205: Non GMO toro blueberries

The variety of non GMO blueberries known as non GMO toro blueberries. 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 50522205 Non GMO toro blueberries is a Commodity code that captures fresh blueberry procurement by state and local entities, though recent solicitations show the code is being applied inconsistently — the opportunities posted do not actually request non-GMO toro blueberries specifically, but rather broader fresh produce categories. The work actually being solicited under this code designation spans fresh fruit and vegetable supply to school districts, regional parks, and healthcare organizations, with delivery of inspected, cleaned, and in some cases ready-to-eat produce meeting quality, food-safety, and traceability standards. State and local buyers under this code include school districts (the largest category), county boards of education, regional parks and recreation departments, and healthcare coalitions. Madison Metropolitan School District and Hancock County Board of Education are repeat buyers, each issuing multiple RFBs for fresh produce during the 2026 school year.

Geographic activity centers on the Southeast and Midwest, with recent solicitations from Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County schools, and the State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County). Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items (apples, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, melons, citrus, and specialty fruits) with a contract period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and sealed-bid opening on June 29, 2026; Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within Wisconsin and within 400 miles of Madison, requiring ready-to-eat form and farm-of-origin traceability, with bids due July 29, 2026 and an estimated 5,900 servings weekly; and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with a June 22, 2026 submission deadline and contract term from July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Most solicitations emphasize domestic sourcing, locational preferences (Wisconsin-only, within-400-miles), HACCP compliance, proof of traceability, and delivery to school or district warehouses within specified early-morning windows. Diverse-owned business status carries evaluation weight in several Georgia and Wisconsin RFBs (5–10 points), and many school districts apply geographic or local-vendor preferences worth 10–15 evaluation points.