UNSPSC 50531806: Dried non GMO mentor barberries

The variety of non GMO barberries known as non GMO mentor barberries that have been dried for preservation. 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 50531806 Dried non GMO mentor barberries is a Commodity code representing specialty dried fruits and botanical ingredients for institutional food service. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through school district, county, and municipal food and nutrition programs that source ingredients for cafeteria operations, meal preparation, and child nutrition programs. The scope encompasses dried produce items meeting specific dietary, sourcing, and allergen standards required by the National School Lunch Program, Buy American provisions, and Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition requirements. Buyers in this category typically issue formal competitive bids (IFB, RFP, ITB) with detailed nutritional compliance, ingredient sourcing documentation, testing protocols, and insurance requirements. Vendors must navigate firm fixed pricing, 48-hour to 30-day payment terms, and frequent delivery to multiple school or facility sites.

Recent state and local opportunities under related food procurement show activity across school districts and state-supported facilities in Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi. The City of Bridgeport's Grocery Items solicitation (BNB052266, due June 30, 2026) for the Board of Education covers over 1,100 line items with Buy American requirements (51% domestic content), blind testing by school personnel and laboratories, and delivery to central warehouses and school sites. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission's food and consumable products contract (HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026) for the El Paso State Supported Living Center represents $1.5 million in historical annual volume with firm fixed unit pricing and CPI-indexed adjustments. Hancock County Schools in Georgia solicited fresh produce (due June 26, 2026) spanning 200+ line items with domestic content minimums and three-site delivery. The Hillsborough County Commission's senior meals contract (ITB-26-00289, due June 25, 2026) shows $17.8 million value over three years with caterer licensure requirements and extensive compliance documentation. School districts and state nutrition programs represent the primary issuing bodies, with activity concentrated in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions during spring and early summer procurement cycles.