UNSPSC 50552005: Canned or jarred non GMO chester blackberries

The variety of non GMO blackberries known as non GMO chester blackberries that have been canned or jarred 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 50552005 Canned or jarred non-GMO chester blackberries is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy shelf-stable canned and jarred fruit products under this code for institutional food service — particularly school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, senior services, and state-supported living centers. Recent solicitations show demand for both branded products and brand-or-equal specifications, with buyers accepting sweetened or unsweetened varieties and requiring compliance with USDA commodity standards, FDA food safety regulations, and Buy American provisions where applicable. Issuing bodies span state departments (corrections, health and human services), county boards of education, city school districts, and county commissioners' offices. Georgia and Texas dominate the recent activity, with secondary activity in Oregon, Illinois, Connecticut, and other jurisdictions. School districts and state correction and health agencies are the primary repeat buyers.

Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) requesting approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned fruits via informal written quote (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026); the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing an ITB for approximately 4,760 cases of canned fruit applesauce (S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026, with historical pricing at $21.84 per case); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requesting bids on food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center (HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026, with prior-period historical value of $1.5 million); and Austin Independent School District soliciting dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service via RFP (27RFP004, due July 16, 2026). Most solicitations require FOB Destination delivery with inside delivery included, firm fixed pricing per unit, and vendor compliance with insurance, E-Verify, and debarment verification. Buy American provisions and USDA compliance are standard.