UNSPSC 50522702: Non GMO early black cranberries

The variety of non GMO cranberries known as non GMO early black cranberries. 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 50522702 Non GMO early black cranberries is a Commodity-tier code that nominally addresses a specific produce item but shows minimal alignment with recent state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities posted under this code encompass broad fresh produce procurement for school nutrition programs—including bananas, mixed fruits and vegetables, apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, eggs, and processed produce items—rather than the early black cranberries the code names. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with solicitations from Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock 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), Douglas County School System (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Early County Board of Education (Georgia). Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) also appears as a solicitor, and the State of Georgia posted a broad food-supplies opportunity. The geographic concentration is heavy in Georgia, with notable activity in Texas and scattered presence in Florida and Wisconsin.

Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District issuing RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, with estimated annual value of $78,000 and weekly usage of 70–90 cases; Hillsborough County Public Schools soliciting RFP 26039RFQDST on April 13, 2026, for fresh specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with estimated annual budget of $600,000 and proposals due March 11, 2026; Douglas County School System posting RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative on February 4, 2026, for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two) and sealed proposals due March 4, 2026; and Austin Independent School District issuing RFP 26RFP034 on February 14, 2026, for fresh produce and beverages due March 11, 2026, emphasizing Good Food Purchasing Program alignment and Texas-grown product preference. Evaluation criteria across solicitations consistently weight cost between 30–50 percent, with secondary emphasis on vendor qualifications, product quality, references, and compliance with Buy American provisions. The code shows little relevant recent activity for non-GMO early black cranberries specifically; state and local procurement officers tag these opportunities under this code despite purchasing a much broader commodity scope.