UNSPSC 50526223: Non GMO sweet cultivated raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberry known as non GMO sweet cultivated 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 50526223 Non GMO sweet cultivated raspberry is a Commodity code covering fresh raspberry supply to state and local institutions, but the recent solicitations show limited direct activity specifically tagged to this code. The opportunities posted under this code span school district food-service procurement (fresh produce supply for school nutrition programs and student snack initiatives), county recreation concessions (food service at parks and athletic facilities), and healthcare coalition produce procurement. State and local governments buying under this code seek fresh raspberries and mixed berries as part of broader produce portfolios for institutional food service, typically requiring compliance with food-safety standards (HACCP documentation), Buy American or domestic-sourcing preferences, and delivery to multiple school or institutional locations on fixed schedules. 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 recreation departments (Collier County), and health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition).

Recent procurement activity is concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin, with additional opportunities in Florida. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (posted July 8, 2026, bids due July 29, 2026), requiring produce sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin with weekly delivery of approximately 5,900 servings to elementary students; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items including raspberries and other berries for the 2026-27 school year (posted June 10, 2026, sealed bids due June 26, 2026) with delivery to three school sites; and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables requiring sourcing within 400 miles and delivery to the central warehouse (proposals due June 22, 2026). School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with most opportunities emphasizing local or regional sourcing, firm pricing over 12-month contract terms, and compliance with federal nutrition program requirements including Buy American provisions and domestic-content minimums.