UNSPSC 50556203: Canned or jarred non GMO black raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO black 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 50556203 Canned or jarred non-GMO black raspberry is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy canned and jarred fruit products under this code, though recent solicitations show much broader fruit and produce procurement activity than the code's nominal scope suggests. Opportunities posted under this code and related fruit classifications span canned applesauce, fresh produce, dried fruit bars, and comprehensive food service supply contracts for correctional facilities, school districts, and state health agencies. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections and health services, independent school districts, county boards of education, and special-purpose districts. School nutrition programs are the most active recent buyers, with multiple district-level procurements posted in the past four months seeking fresh produce, grocery items, and specialty food products for student meal service. State health and human services agencies in Texas and Oregon round out the issuing-body mix, procuring food and consumables for correctional facilities and state-supported living centers.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with additional procurement from Connecticut, Missouri, and Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for canned applesauce (4,760 cases, due July 31, 2026, with a 10 percent combined state preference); the Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, and specialty items (sealed bids due June 26, 2026, deliveries to three school sites); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumables to serve the El Paso State Supported Living Center and other DSHS facilities (proposals due July 11, 2026, estimated prior-period value of $1.5 million); and the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 Georgia school districts (estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026). Buy American requirements appear in most school district procurements, typically requiring a minimum of 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content in processed products. All school nutrition contracts require firm fixed pricing for the stated term, with food service insurance minimums ranging from $1 million to $2 million in commercial general liability. Payment terms are typically Net 30 to Net 45 days following delivery and inspection.