UNSPSC 50526229: Non GMO yu-shan raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberry known as non GMO yu-shan 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 50526229 Non GMO yu-shan raspberry is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh raspberry procurement for state and local food service operations, school nutrition programs, and healthcare facilities. State and local governments use this code to source fresh produce—in this case raspberries and related produce items—for institutional food service, though recent solicitations tagged to this code show activity spanning broader fresh fruit and vegetable procurement rather than yu-shan raspberries specifically. School districts represent the dominant issuing body, followed by county parks and recreation departments and healthcare coalitions. The scope of work under this code involves sourcing fresh produce to established quality, freshness, delivery-schedule, and food-safety standards, often with delivery windows measured in hours and compliance requirements including HACCP plans, product traceability by farm of origin, temperature maintenance, and insurance thresholds typically in the $500,000 to $1 million range.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Madison Metropolitan School District posted two parallel fresh-produce solicitations in July 2026—one for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and one for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, with Wisconsin diversity-program vendor preferences and a $0.20 per pound organic preference discount). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, melons, and citrus (due June 26, 2026, contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education in Georgia bid food products including fresh fruits and vegetables for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs (due June 8, 2026). Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce procurement for the 2026-2027 period (due August 21, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited food services including produce at North Collier Regional Park via ITN (due March 6, 2025). Geographic concentration and recent posting volume suggest active demand in Georgia school nutrition and sustained procurement activity across school districts and county systems nationwide.