UNSPSC 50532709: Dried non GMO searless cranberries

The variety of non GMO cranberries known as non GMO searless cranberries 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 50532709 Dried non-GMO seedless cranberries, a Commodity code, does not appear in recent state and local procurement activity. The source contains thirteen recent opportunities spanning grocery procurement, fresh produce supply, meal preparation and delivery, and food service distribution across school districts, county governments, and state agencies, yet none explicitly solicit dried cranberries or position them as line items within broader food purchasing. The opportunities reference comprehensive produce categories—apples, berries, vegetables, citrus, and leafy greens—but do not identify dried cranberries as a staple or seasonal ingredient. School nutrition programs dominate the purchasing pattern, with school districts in Georgia, Connecticut, Mississippi, Virginia, and Florida seeking groceries, fresh produce, and prepared meals under IFB, RFP, and ITB structures; the mix also includes state health and human services facilities and county commissioners procuring meal services for seniors and institutional populations.

The geographic footprint of recent activity spans the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic—Georgia (Douglas County, Hancock County, Bulloch County, Savannah-Chatham County), Florida (Hillsborough County), Connecticut (Meriden), and Mississippi (Pascagoula-Gautier)—alongside state-level procurements in Georgia and Texas. Representative recent solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (due June 26, 2026) specifying apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and melons across 200 line items; Fairfax County Public Schools' Master Grocery K-12 bid (due April 27, 2026) establishing supply to 45 schools and distribution kitchens with minimum order requirements; and the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs (due March 4, 2026) through a cooperative buying vehicle covering 30 districts with $4.4 million annual spending for Area One. Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic content appear consistently across school nutrition solicitations. Firms pursuing this code should verify whether state and local buyers incorporate dried cranberries into school breakfast or snack programs, where they may appear as subordinate items within larger produce or specialty commodity awards, rather than expect standalone dried-cranberry tenders.