UNSPSC 50556201: Canned or jarred non GMO american red raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO american red raspberry that has 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 50556201 Canned or jarred non-GMO American red raspberry is a Commodity code covering preserved berry and specialty fruit products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, including schools, corrections facilities, health and human services centers, and other public dining operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show a broader scope of canned and jarred fruit products than the code name alone suggests—agencies are actively purchasing canned applesauce, canned pears, and other preserved fruits alongside raspberry items, with products required to meet USDA commodity specifications, arrive in their own juice or light syrup, and maintain minimum one-year shelf lives. Issuing bodies span state corrections departments, school districts, state health and human services commissions, and county school systems; the Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas Health and Human Services Commission appear as repeat buyers. The work involves supplying large-volume, recurring institutional food contracts with firm fixed pricing, FOB destination delivery, and compliance with federal Buy American provisions where applicable.

Geographic concentration centers on Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Connecticut, and Illinois based on recent solicitation activity. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 (Fruit Applesauce, due July 31, 2026, approximately 4,760 cases at historical pricing of $21.84 per case with 5% Oregon preference stacked with 5% local-bidder preference), and the Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 (Dried Fruit Bars and Apple Crisps for Food Service, due July 16, 2026). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 covering food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with responses due July 13, 2026, with estimated prior-period value of $1.5 million. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia procured fresh produce under IFB #SN002-2027 (sealed bids due June 26, 2026), and the Douglas County School System in Georgia sought a main-line food service distributor under RFP 26-003 with estimated annual spend of approximately $9,000,000 and responses due February 18, 2026. Competitors should expect firm pricing requirements, substantial delivery infrastructure demands, compliance with nutritional and sourcing standards, and multi-year renewal optionality across most active jurisdictions.