UNSPSC 50526225: Non GMO west indian raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberry known as non GMO west indian 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 50526225 Non GMO west indian raspberry is a Commodity code covering fresh raspberries sourced without genetic modification, typically purchased by state and local food-service operations including school districts, county parks and recreation systems, healthcare facilities, and other public nutrition programs. State and local governments procure raspberries and related fresh produce under this code primarily to support institutional meal programs, concession operations, and nutrition initiatives serving students, patients, park visitors, and other public populations. The work involves supplier qualification, delivery logistics, freshness and quality assurance, compliance with food-safety and traceability standards, and contract management across multiple delivery sites and operational seasons.

Recent opportunities reflect procurement activity concentrated in school nutrition programs and county food services across the Southeast and Midwest. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued RFB 4163 on July 8, 2026 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, requiring ready-to-eat produce sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin, with weekly delivery of approximately 5,900 servings for elementary students in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and evaluation weighted 40% cost, 15% geographic preference, and 15% traceability documentation. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) released an IFB on June 10, 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (including berries, cruciferous vegetables, and specialty fruits) due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school locations and annual contract value estimated in the mid-five figures. Bartow County School System (Georgia) solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables via RFP 10-2026-019 posted May 21, 2026, requiring 400-mile sourcing and farm traceability with proposals due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations, with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points and response due March 6, 2025. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought produce proposals posted August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026, for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery during the 2026-2027 fiscal period.