UNSPSC 50526204: Non GMO dark raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO dark 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 50526204 Non GMO dark raspberry is a Commodity code that covers the supply and delivery of non-genetically modified dark raspberry fruit to state and local buyers. Recent solicitations show the code is being applied to fresh produce procurement for school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, and county parks and recreation operations. State and local governments are soliciting dark raspberries as part of broader fresh fruit and vegetable supply contracts, often bundled with other berries, seasonal produce, and food-service items. The issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and healthcare facilities (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts are the dominant buyers under this code, driven by USDA National School Lunch Program and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program funding and requirements for locally sourced, whole-food options with emphasis on non-GMO and organic certifications where feasible.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. The Madison Metropolitan School District posted RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, requiring produce sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin with ready-to-eat processing and traceability by farm of origin; the Hancock County Board of Education issued IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce including multiple berry varieties, due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites and a Buy American domestic-content requirement; the Bartow County School System posted RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables due June 22, 2026, requiring 400-mile-radius sourcing and detailed seasonal availability by farm; and the State of Georgia posted a food supplies bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009) due June 22, 2026 with scope details in an attached document. Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited food services at North Collier Regional Park via ITN 258360 (due March 6, 2025), and Marion Health Care Coalition requested produce proposals (SP0040000017708) due August 21, 2026. A 10-percent local-vendor preference or 5-percent diverse-owned-business preference appears in multiple school district and county solicitations. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 to align with school fiscal years, with pricing firm for 12 months and fuel charges excluded from bids.