UNSPSC 50556228: Canned or jarred non GMO yellow himalayan raspberry

The variety of non GMO raspberries known as non GMO 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 50556228 Canned or jarred non-GMO yellow Himalayan raspberry is a Commodity code showing substantial recent activity across state departments, school districts, and institutional buyers procuring canned and jarred fruit products—though recent opportunities indicate the code captures a broader category of canned produce than its nominal descriptor alone suggests. State and local buyers under this code are purchasing canned applesauce, canned pears, fresh produce, dried fruit products, and broader food-service commodity bundles for correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, health and human services institutions, and state hospitals. Issuing bodies span state agencies (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, State of Illinois, State of Georgia), independent school districts (Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Hancock County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Douglas County School System), county school boards (Hancock County Schools), municipalities (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut), and educational cooperatives (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 Georgia school districts). School nutrition programs and institutional food service dominate the recent activity, with one or two standout repeat buyers—the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Oregon Department of Corrections each issued multiple canned-fruit ITBs within the June–February 2026 window.

Recent solicitations span Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Connecticut, and Illinois, with the densest activity in Texas school districts and state agencies. Representative recent opportunities include Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for canned applesauce (4,760 cases, delivery within 60 days, due July 31, 2026, ITB with 5% Oregon origin and 5% Oregon headquarter preferences), Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (due July 16, 2026), Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products serving the El Paso State Supported Living Center and 32 school districts ($1.5 million prior-period value guideline, due July 13, 2026), and Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with 51% Buy American domestic-content requirement (sealed bids due June 26, 2026). Most school district procurements operate on firm fixed-price contracts with one-year or multi-year renewal options, require compliance with Buy American provisions, and award to single or multiple vendors based on lowest responsive-responsible pricing and vendor capability. Institutional buyers typically demand USDA compliance, food-safety certifications including HACCP plans and recall procedures, general liability insurance of $1 million minimum, and delivery to central warehouses or multiple school sites with firm pricing and FOB destination terms.