UNSPSC 50536207: Dried non GMO focke grayleaf red raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO focke grayleaf red raspberry that has 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 50536207 Dried non-GMO focke grayleaf red raspberry is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure as a component within broader school nutrition and institutional food service contracts, though recent opportunities do not isolate this specific item line for standalone procurement. Instead, dried raspberries and similar specialty produce items appear nested within comprehensive grocery, fresh produce, and meal supply solicitations where school districts and food service authorities specify detailed product rosters spanning breakfast cereals, frozen fruits, condiments, and prepared meals. The issuing bodies pursuing food procurement under this tier include school districts (Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education, Fairfax County Public Schools, Bulloch County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Meriden Public Schools, Douglas County School System), county boards of commissioners (Hillsborough County, Florida), state departments (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia), and municipal procurement offices (City of Bridgeport, City of Meriden, City of Dallas). School nutrition programs dominate the activity, with food service contracts routinely requiring compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), USDA commodity regulations, HACCP food safety plans, and Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act nutrition standards including whole grain and sodium restrictions.

Recent procurement activity spans multiple states with notable concentration in Georgia, Connecticut, Florida, Mississippi, Virginia, and Texas. The City of Bridgeport Board of Education solicited comprehensive grocery items under IFB BNB052266 (due June 30, 2026) spanning over 1,100 line items with July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract term; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce including berries and specialty items under IFB #SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026); and Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia) issued IFB 2000004323 for Master Grocery K-12 (due April 27, 2026) across 45 schools plus distribution kitchens. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission requested food and consumable products under IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with estimated prior-year spend of $1.5 million. Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts (due March 4, 2026) with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Meriden Public Schools (Connecticut) procured commercial groceries and USDA Foods under RFP 026-41 with anticipated contract value of approximately $3.1 million for 2026–2027 (due February 25, 2026). All contracts require firm fixed pricing with delivery prepaid, typically prohibit fuel surcharges, mandate Net 30–45 day payment terms, and award to lowest responsive and responsible bidders or multiple vendors based on best value assessment.