UNSPSC 50526601: Non GMO honeywood saskatoon berries

The variety of non GMO saskatoon berries known as non GMO honeywood saskatoon berries. 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 50526601 Non GMO honeywood saskatoon berries is a Commodity code covering specialty berry sourcing for institutional food service. State and local governments buying under this code procure fresh produce — primarily berries and other specialty fruits and vegetables — for school nutrition programs, regional park concessions, and healthcare facility food services. The issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Recent solicitations emphasize food safety compliance, HACCP planning, Buy American preferences where applicable, and adherence to USDA nutrition standards for school meal programs. Geographic spread across recent opportunities spans Wisconsin, Georgia, and Florida, with additional procurement activity in other states. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's July 2026 RFB for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, contract September 2026 through June 2027) and Hancock County Board of Education's June 2026 IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including berries, with contract term July 2026 through June 2027 and delivery to three school locations.

Activity under the code reflects broader state and local school nutrition procurement cycles aligned to fiscal-year and academic-year calendars. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix and drive most recent volume. Collier County's March 2026 ITN for regional park food services (due March 6, 2025) and Bartow County's May 2026 RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables (due June 22, 2026) illustrate diversification into park concessions and hyperlocal sourcing preferences within 400 miles. Vendors entering the space face standing requirements: HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, minimum liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 depending on jurisdiction), E-Verify enrollment, debarment certification, and compliance with domestic-sourcing and Buy American provisions where school nutrition funding is involved. Local-vendor preferences appear in multiple recent solicitations, particularly in Georgia and Florida. Geographic sourcing restrictions — notably the 400-mile radius for fresh produce in Wisconsin and Georgia school districts — create regional competitive advantage for vendors with supply chains within those zones.