UNSPSC 50552212: Canned or jarred non GMO northsky blueberries

The variety of non GMO blueberries known as non GMO northsky blueberries 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 50552212 Canned or jarred non-GMO Northsky blueberries is a Commodity code that describes preserved berry products, though state and local procurement activity under this code focuses more broadly on canned and jarred shelf-stable fruit products including applesauce, mixed fruits, and other preserved produce for institutional food service. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, state corrections and health departments, school districts, and municipal education systems. The scope of work spans procurement of canned fruits and preserved berry products for cafeteria operations, inmate feeding programs, senior services, and state-supported living centers. Vendors typically quote firm, fixed per-unit or per-case pricing on FOB Destination terms with transportation prepaid, and must meet USDA commodity specifications, FDA compliance standards, and minimum shelf-life requirements. Contracts often run one to two years with optional renewal periods, and awards are made to lowest responsive and responsible bidders or on best-value criteria. Delivery typically occurs within 45 to 60 days of order receipt to centralized distribution centers or multiple institutional sites.

Recent solicitation activity appears concentrated in Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, and Texas, with additional procurement in Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections has issued back-to-back ITBs for canned applesauce in May 2026 (S2910000016975, 1,904 cases, due June 2) and July 2026 (S2910000017453, 4,760 cases, due July 31), with historical pricing near $21.84 per case and a 10 percent possible preference for Oregon-based vendors. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office has solicited weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy in brand-specific and brand-or-equal formats (multiple postings June and August 2026, due dates June 17, June 27, and August 24). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned products (IFB PE77023NONST2027000000782, due October 19, 2026). Texas procures canned and preserved fruits through the Health and Human Services Commission (HHS0016792V2 and HHS0017449) and the Department of Criminal Justice (304T26300CF) for state hospitals, supported living centers, and correction facilities. No recent opportunities specifically named canned Northsky blueberries; the code appears to capture broader canned fruit procurement where specific berry varieties are occasionally specified alongside applesauce, mixed fruits, and other preserved products.