UNSPSC 50527104: Non GMO viking chokeberries

The variety of non GMO chokeberries known as non GMO viking chokeberries. 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 50527104 Non GMO viking chokeberries, a Commodity code, does not reflect the actual work state and local governments are buying under this designation. Recent opportunities posted under this code show no solicitations for viking chokeberries or any related specialty berry products; instead, the tagged opportunities describe school district procurements for staple fresh produce — bananas, apples, mixed vegetables, and assorted fruits — supplied to child nutrition programs across multiple states. The code shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and current procurement activity, suggesting either data entry error in the tagging system or dormant demand for the specific product line.

School districts in Georgia, Wisconsin, Texas, and Florida dominate recent activity, with issuances from Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System among the most active buyers. The bulk of current solicitations use RFP and IFB notice types with response dates ranging from March through July 2026, with contract periods typically running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP 26039RFPDST for fresh fruit and vegetable program delivery to elementary schools (estimated annual budget $600,000, funded by USDA grant). These procurements emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP documentation, liability insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, weekly or twice-weekly delivery schedules, and product freshness standards with shelf-life minimums, but none specifically target specialty berries like viking chokeberries. Business development professionals should treat this code as inactive for current opportunity identification purposes pending clarification of the tagging error.