UNSPSC 50527100: Non GMO chokeberries

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO chokeberry. 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 50527100 Non GMO chokeberries is a Class code that describes specialized fresh produce procurement, though the recent state and local opportunities show minimal activity directly aligned with chokeberries. Instead, the solicitations under this code reflect broader fresh produce sourcing for food service operations — school nutrition programs, county parks concessions, and healthcare facilities seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for meal service and snack programs. The work typically involves procurement of fresh produce items meeting specific ripeness, size, quality, and safety standards, with compliance requirements including HACCP plans, food-safety certifications, traceability documentation by farm of origin, delivery schedules, and temperature-controlled handling. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bartow County, and Early County boards of education), county governments (Collier County), and healthcare-affiliated entities (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts account for the majority of visible recent activity, driving specifications around USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program compliance, Buy American domestic-content requirements, and bulk weekly or monthly delivery to central warehouse or production facilities.

Recent opportunities span multiple states, with Georgia showing the highest concentration of activity (Hancock County, Bartow County, and Early County school systems plus the State of Georgia general procurement). Wisconsin and Florida round out the geographic mix. Representative solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB with over 200 line items spanning apples, berries, vegetables, and specialty fruits for the 2026-27 school year (bids due June 26, 2026); Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas at an estimated annual value of $78,000 (bids due July 29, 2026); Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposals due June 22, 2026); and Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession food and beverage operations (proposals due March 6, 2025 — note: this date appears inconsistent with the October 2026 posting date and may reflect a data error in the source). The code shows active school nutrition procurement with geographic and sourcing preferences (local-vendor and 400-mile radius requirements in Georgia and Wisconsin), though direct chokeberry sourcing is not evident in current posted opportunities.