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, describes specialty fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though the recent solicitation record shows only tangential connection to this specific item. The code nominally covers non-GMO chokeberries as a discrete produce line item, yet the recent state and local opportunities soliciting under it span much broader fresh produce categories—petite bananas, apples, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, and mixed fresh fruit and vegetable snacks—with only one opportunity (Marion Health Care Coalition's August 2026 produce proposals) showing sufficient generality to plausibly include chokeberries as a line item within a broader produce specification. The work being solicited is food service provisioning for school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, county parks concessions, and school lunch compliance with USDA nutrition guidelines and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program requirements. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education in Georgia and Wisconsin) and county governments (Collier County, Hancock County), with one healthcare coalition (Marion Health Care Coalition) and one state procurement office (Georgia).

Recent opportunities concentrate in Georgia and Wisconsin. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for fresh produce covering 200+ line items from July 2026 through June 2027, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted separate RFBs for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (bids due July 29, 2026, 5,900 servings weekly, requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles and organic-produce pricing preference). Bartow County School System (Georgia) solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles with an RFP deadline of June 22, 2026 and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids covering 300+ items with bids due June 8, 2026 for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. Collier County Parks and Recreation Division issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025, including concession operations with a 10-point local-vendor preference. The code shows active state and local procurement but limited evidence of chokeberry-specific demand; most opportunities list apples, berries, citrus, and common vegetables rather than specialty or regional fruits.