UNSPSC 50526201: Non GMO american red raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO american red raspberries. 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 50526201 Non GMO American red raspberry is a Commodity code covering fresh raspberries sourced without genetic modification, procured by state and local governments primarily for school nutrition programs and institutional food services. The code addresses a narrow product line—individual raspberry units or case quantities meeting specified ripeness, size, and freshness standards—rather than the broader produce category. State and local jurisdictions buying under this code include school districts as primary purchasers, county parks departments managing food concessions, county health care coalitions, and state-level food procurement operations. School districts dominate the recent activity, with multiple solicitations naming raspberries as part of broader fresh fruit and vegetable programs or line-item produce bids designed to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across multiple school buildings.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida, with the highest concentration in Georgia school districts. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026), which sources produce within 400 miles and 15% geographic preference scoring favoring Wisconsin sourcing; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce including multiple berry varieties across over 200 line items (sealed bids due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026, with contract running through June 30, 2027 plus four one-year renewals); and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid for approximately 300+ food items including fruits, due June 8, 2026. The State of Georgia also posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Most school-district opportunities emphasize domestic sourcing, local or regional geographic preference (typically 400 miles or in-state), HACCP compliance, E-Verify authorization, and pricing firm for the contract period with transportation included.