UNSPSC 50522206: Non GMO hardyblue blueberries

The variety of non GMO blueberries known as non GMO hardyblue 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 50522206 Non GMO hardyblue blueberries is a Commodity code representing fresh specialty produce that state and local governments procure primarily through school districts and food service operations. However, the recent opportunities recorded under this code show minimal activity directly aligned with hardyblue blueberries; instead, the tagged solicitations span broad fresh produce procurement covering apples, bananas, berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries), citrus, vegetables, and eggs across multiple school nutrition programs. The mismatch suggests the code may be applied broadly to general produce categories rather than reserved specifically for hardyblue blueberries. Work being solicited under the nominal scope involves fresh fruit and vegetable supply contracts for child nutrition programs, including USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) initiatives, with vendors expected to meet HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, food safety documentation, weekly or twice-weekly delivery schedules, and compliance with federal nutritional standards.

School districts across Georgia, Texas, and Florida dominate the issuing bodies, with recent activity concentrated in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, Douglas County School System through GEC Buying Cooperative), Texas (McAllen ISD, Austin ISD), and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa), alongside the State of Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026 (estimated annual value $78,000), Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFQDST for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program delivery to 18 elementary schools with an estimated annual budget of $600,000 (proposals due March 11, 2026), Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (proposals due March 4, 2026), and Muscogee County School District's ITB 26-017 for approximately 60 produce line items with bids due April 27, 2026. Contract values and scales vary widely, from five-figure annual commitments to multi-million-dollar cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple districts.