UNSPSC 50522800: Non GMO currants

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO currants. 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 50522800 Non GMO currants is a Class code that encompasses fresh fruit and vegetable sourcing for institutional food service — school districts, county recreation facilities, and health-care coalitions are procuring fresh produce including apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, specialty fruits, and ready-to-eat processed snacks to support cafeteria operations, recreation concessions, and nutrition programs. State and local governments buying under this code prioritize compliance with food safety and HACCP requirements, domestic agricultural sourcing (often with locational preferences favoring products within 400 miles of the buying entity), and detailed traceability documentation by farm of origin. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix — Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, and Bartow County School System have all posted produce solicitations in recent months — alongside county parks departments (Collier County) and health-care entities (Marion Health Care Coalition).

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's request for bids on petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks processed and delivered ready-to-eat within 400 miles of Madison (RFB 4163, also due July 29, 2026, approximately 5,900 servings weekly); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce across multiple varieties for delivery to three school locations (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026, contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027); Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026); and Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN for food services including produce at North Collier Regional Park (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025). Evaluation criteria across these opportunities weight cost between 30 and 40 percent, emphasize geographic sourcing and traceability documentation, require HACCP plans and food safety compliance certifications, and offer locational and diverse-owned business preferences worth 5 to 15 points. Vendors must carry minimum general liability coverage of $500,000 to $1 million, comply with Buy American provisions and E-Verify authorization, and maintain delivery schedules to designated school or facility distribution points.