UNSPSC 50556209: Canned or jarred non GMO focke yellow himalayan raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO focke yellow himalayan 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 50556209 Canned or jarred non GMO Fock yellow himalayan raspberry, a Commodity code, represents shelf-stable canned and jarred food items that state and local governments procure for institutional food service operations—including school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, veterans homes, senior services, and state-supported living centers. The recent solicitations show jurisdictions buying canned applesauce, canned proteins, canned vegetables, and a range of shelf-stable food products in bulk quantities for centralized distribution or direct delivery to multiple service locations. Counties, school districts, state departments (corrections, health and human services), and municipal departments issue bids and informal written quotes (IWQ, IFB, RFP, ITB) under this code; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, the Oregon Department of Corrections, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Austin Independent School District, Hancock County Board of Education, the City of Bridgeport Board of Education, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice have all posted recent opportunities. Brand-or-equal and brand-specific specifications appear interchangeably, with vendors often required to meet USDA commodity standards, maintain shelf-life minimums, and comply with Buy American provisions where applicable.

Activity concentrates in Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, and Texas over the past six months. Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' informal written quote PE77023NONST2027000000782 (October 19, 2026 due date) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, soups, and vegetables for the Department of Community Services; the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office's weekly food order solicitations (27497DVAQUINCB53752 and 27497DVAQUINCB53751, both August 24, 2026 due) for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy; the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB S-29100-00017453 for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (July 31, 2026 due) with historical pricing at $21.84 per case; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumables serving the El Paso State Supported Living Center (July 13, 2026 due) with historical contract value of $1.5 million for the prior 12-month period. Most solicitations require FOB Destination delivery within 45 to 72 hours of order receipt, compliance with federal and state wage and insurance requirements, and references or performance history verification.