UNSPSC 50526203: Non GMO black raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries know as non GMO black 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 50526203 Non GMO black raspberry is a Commodity code that covers fresh black raspberries procured without genetic modification. State and local governments purchasing under this code include school districts, county parks departments, health care coalitions, and county boards of education that source produce for food service operations, school nutrition programs, and concession facilities. The work encompasses the supply and delivery of fresh produce meeting specified quality standards, ripeness criteria, temperature requirements, and food-safety compliance, with vendors responsible for traceability documentation, HACCP plans, and adherence to health regulations across multiple delivery locations and seasonal demand cycles.

Recent activity shows food-service procurement spread across Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including berries, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026, and contract performance from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables through RFP 10-2026-019, with proposals due June 22, 2026 and evaluation favoring seasonal variety and local sourcing within 400 miles. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued an RFB for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles, ready-to-eat processing, and weekly delivery of approximately 5,900 servings. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce across multiple venues. The Marion Health Care Coalition (Oregon) solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, consistently requiring Buy American compliance, HACCP documentation, liability insurance, and E-Verify verification; geographic preference and local-sourcing provisions appear in Georgia and Wisconsin procurement.