UNSPSC 50522214: Non GMO northblue blueberries

The variety of non GMO blueberries known as non GMO northblue 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 50522214 Non GMO northblue blueberries is a Commodity code representing fresh fruit procurement by state and local food-service operators, though recent opportunities under this code tag show limited direct blueberry-specific solicitations. State and local governments purchasing under this code are primarily school districts and regional food-service authorities acquiring fresh produce for cafeteria operations, school nutrition programs, and park concession facilities. The work involves sourcing, delivery, quality compliance, food-safety documentation (HACCP plans), and adherence to cold-chain management and traceability requirements. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county park authorities (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). A local-sourcing preference is common—several recent opportunities restrict produce to within 400 miles or require sourcing from specific geographic zones.

Recent opportunities show activity across Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas (posted July 8, 2026, due July 29, 2026) seeking 70–90 weekly cases at an estimated annual value of $78,000; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce for school year 2026–27 (posted June 10, 2026, due June 26, 2026) covering over 200 produce line items with deliveries to three school locations; Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables (posted May 21, 2026, due June 22, 2026) requiring farms within 400 miles; and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (posted October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025). School districts weight cost (typically 40%), product quality and compliance, local or diverse-vendor sourcing, and references in award decisions. Buy American provisions, E-Verify enrollment, liability insurance ($500,000–$1 million), and HACCP certification are standard requirements. Competitive activity is moderate and geographically dispersed, with school nutrition programs driving the bulk of volume.