UNSPSC 50526202: Non GMO bailey queensland raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberry known as non GMO bailey queensland raspberry. 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 50526202 Non GMO bailey queensland raspberry is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh fruit procurement, particularly raspberries and other berries, for consumption by state and local institutions. In practice, state and local governments buying under this code are sourcing fresh produce items—berries, stone fruits, melons, citrus, leafy greens, root vegetables, and specialty items—for school nutrition programs, county parks and recreation food services, healthcare facilities, and other public food operations. The issuing bodies include school districts (the primary buyers), county boards of education, county parks departments, and healthcare coalitions. School districts dominate the activity, with multiple requests for bids spanning fresh produce, specialty fruits, and ready-to-eat vegetable snacks tied to USDA child nutrition programs and breakfast and lunch service requirements.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Madison Metropolitan School District has posted multiple bids for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, weekly procurement of approximately 5,900 servings for elementary students). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty items for the 2026-27 school year (IFB #SN002-2027, bids due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, proposals due June 22, 2026, contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including fresh produce for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (bids due June 8, 2026). Beyond school nutrition, Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities (ITN 258360, proposals due March 6, 2025), and Marion Health Care Coalition sought qualified produce vendors for the 2026-2027 contract period (SP0040000017708, proposals due August 21, 2026). Many bids emphasize domestic sourcing preferences, local-farm sourcing within specified distances, HACCP compliance, and E-Verify authorization; several school districts apply geographic preferences or diverse-owned business scoring weight.