UNSPSC 50522709: Non GMO searless cranberries

The variety of non GMO cranberries known as non GMO searless 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 50522709 Non GMO seedless cranberries is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local solicitations tagged with this code do not reflect purchases of cranberries — whether GMO-free or otherwise. The three opportunities that name or clearly reference specific produce items (Madison Metropolitan School District's petite bananas RFB, its fresh fruit and vegetable snacks RFB, and Hancock County Schools' fresh produce bid spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty fruits) involve diverse fresh fruit and vegetable procurement with no mention of cranberries at any stage. The Marion Health Care Coalition produce RFP, Bartow County Schools' local fresh fruit and vegetable RFP, Collier County's park food services ITN, Early County Schools' food bid, and the State of Georgia's general food and supplies RFQ are similarly broad food-service procurements that do not isolate or emphasize cranberries as a line item. The code shows little relevant recent activity tied to its stated commodity.

The issuing bodies involved in fresh produce procurement under or near this code span school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County Schools, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County, Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement (State of Georgia). Activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary presence in Florida and other states. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's July 2026 RFBs for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (approximately 5,900 servings weekly, due July 29, 2026 with a geographic preference requiring sourcing within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin); Hancock County Schools' June 2026 IFB for fresh produce spanning multiple apple, berry, and vegetable varieties across 200+ line items (due June 26, 2026); and Bartow County Schools' May 2026 RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposal deadline June 22, 2026). Evaluation criteria in these solicitations consistently weight cost heavily (typically 30–40 points), with secondary emphasis on vendor qualifications, product quality, delivery capability, and diverse-owned business status. Local-vendor and regional-sourcing preferences appear standard in school-district procurement; 5% to 10% evaluation advantages or price discounts are common.