UNSPSC 50526220: Non GMO snow raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberry known as non GMO snow 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 50526220 Non GMO snow raspberry is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce items, including specialty berries and other produce, for food-service operations. The recent solicitations under this code show that state and local buyers are acquiring fresh fruits and vegetables—including berries, apples, leafy greens, root vegetables, and other produce—for school lunch programs, healthcare facilities, county parks, and regional nutrition services. 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), healthcare organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state-level procurement (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, with multiple districts issuing RFBs and RFPs for fresh produce to support USDA child-nutrition programs during the 2026–2027 school year.

The code sees recent activity concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary activity in Florida and broader multi-state sourcing patterns. Representative recent solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (200+ line items including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and specialty fruits, bids due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026); Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles and ready-to-eat processing (bids due July 29, 2026); and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations (proposals due March 6, 2025). Geographic preferences and local-sourcing requirements appear in multiple solicitations, and school districts frequently specify Buy American provisions, HACCP documentation, and USDA-aligned product standards. The State of Georgia issued a broader food-supplies solicitation (bids due June 22, 2026) that may encompass produce as one component of a larger food-service contract.