UNSPSC 50523201: Non GMO early sulphur gooseberries

The variety of non GMO gooseberries known as non GMO early sulphur gooseberries. 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 50523201 Non GMO early sulphur gooseberries (Commodity) is nominally coded for specialty berries, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows little relevant purchasing. The represented opportunities span fresh produce, eggs, and ancillary food service items for school nutrition programs rather than early sulphur gooseberries or non-GMO varietal specifications. School districts and county education boards issue the bulk of solicitations tagged to this code, though a state-level procurement (Georgia) and a municipal school district (Austin ISD, McAllen ISD) also appear. When sourcing fresh produce for child nutrition, districts emphasize domestic agricultural content under Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, product traceability, food safety compliance, and delivery logistics to multiple school sites on fixed schedules.

The code sees activity concentrated in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, and Douglas County school systems) with secondary activity in Texas (McAllen, Austin) and Florida (Hillsborough County). Representative recent opportunities include the Bulloch County School District issuing an Invitation for Proposal on April 3, 2026, for locally grown fresh produce—24 items including watermelons, apples, strawberries, and leafy greens sourced within 200 miles, with proposals due May 4, 2026; the Liberty County Board of Education posting an IFB on March 30, 2026, for produce and food products across 13 school sites, sealed bids due April 29, 2026; and the Douglas County School System releasing an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative on February 4, 2026, for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two Georgia areas, with approximately $4.4 million estimated annual spending for Area One, proposals due March 4, 2026. These solicitations prioritize vendor experience with school nutrition programs, insurance compliance, USDA compliance certifications, and ability to deliver consistent weekly service to multiple sites. The code itself shows no recent purchasing for non-GMO early sulphur gooseberries or specialty berry varietal sourcing.