UNSPSC 50524702: Non GMO white mulberries

The variety of non GMO mulberries known as non GMO white mulberries. 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 50524702 Non GMO white mulberries is a Commodity code. State and local governments procuring under this code are actually buying fresh produce—primarily bananas, apples, berries, and other fruits and vegetables—for school nutrition programs serving the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The code sees active use among school districts and county boards of education across multiple states, with issuing bodies including independent school districts, county school systems, and regional purchasing cooperatives. Representative work includes Madison Metropolitan School District's procurement of petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's procurement of fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (IFB due June 26, 2026); and Douglas County School System's cooperative procurement of fresh produce and eggs for 30 districts across Georgia (RFP SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026, estimated annual spend $5.5 million combined). Most solicitations are structured as RFBs, RFPs, or IFBs with line-item pricing and awards to lowest responsive and responsible bidders, though some allow multiple vendor awards on a line-item basis.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with recent opportunities from Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Schools (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), and Early County Schools (Georgia). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options for one to four additional years; pricing is firm for the initial contract period with prospective price redetermination tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service reports or Department of Labor Consumer Price Index data. All vendors must comply with Buy American provisions, maintain HACCP plans with traceability and 24/7 recall accessibility, carry liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million), and submit debarment certifications and E-Verify authorization. Weekly or twice-weekly deliveries to multiple school sites between early morning hours (5:00–7:30 a.m.) and early afternoon (2:00–2:30 p.m.) are standard, with delivery-quality requirements including minimum shelf life (five to seven days), temperature control during transport, and 98% fill rates on orders.