UNSPSC 50522805: Non GMO red currants

The variety of non GMO currants known as non GMO red 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 50522805 Non GMO red currants (Commodity) does not align with the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under this code. The source records show no solicitations for red currants or specialty currant varieties; instead, the opportunities uniformly solicit fresh produce distribution for school nutrition programs, with solicitations covering standard produce staples such as apples, bananas, carrots, lettuce, berries (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries), melons, citrus, and leafy greens. School districts and educational procurement offices are the primary issuing bodies, with activity concentrated in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, Douglas County), Texas (McAllen ISD, Austin ISD), and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools), alongside Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District). The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual buying activity suggests either a cataloging error in the taxonomy assignment or minimal recent demand for non-GMO red currants specifically within state and local procurement channels.

Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (due June 26, 2026) spanning over 200 line items of apples, berries, root vegetables, and citrus for the 2026-27 school year, and the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. School districts consistently require weekly or scheduled deliveries, HACCP plans with traceability and 24/7 recall accessibility, Buy American compliance, insurance coverage ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards and whole-grain requirements. The code shows little relevant recent activity within state and local procurement.