UNSPSC 50522209: Non GMO nelson blueberries

The variety of non GMO blueberries known as non GMO nelson 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 50522209 Non GMO nelson blueberries is a Commodity code that does not reflect the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under it. The source records show school districts and one state purchasing office issuing RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and ITBs for fresh produce procurement—including bananas, mixed fruits and vegetables, apples, berries, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, eggs, and other commodity staples—but no blueberries (GMO or non-GMO) appear in any of the recent opportunities. The code appears to be a narrow specification that does not align with how state and local buyers actually procure fresh produce at scale.

State and local school districts dominate the activity under this code label, with solicitations from Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), Douglas County School System (Georgia on behalf of a 30-district cooperative), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), and the State of Georgia itself. Georgia school districts account for the bulk of recent postings. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026 (estimated annual value $78,000), the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs covering 30 districts across two geographic areas (estimated annual spending $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, due March 4, 2026), and Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFQDST for specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (estimated annual budget $600,000, proposals due March 11, 2026). Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary presence in Wisconsin and Florida. The code shows little relevant recent activity under its stated commodity definition and does not support targeted pursuit at this time.