UNSPSC 50303430: Emerald seedless grapes

The variety of table grapes known as emerald seedless grapes

UNSPSC 50303430 Emerald seedless grapes, a Commodity code, reflects state and local government purchasing of fresh produce for institutional food service — specifically fresh fruit delivered to school nutrition programs, child care facilities, senior services, and correctional institutions. Recent solicitations show school districts dominating the buying, with secondary demand from Head Start programs, municipal senior services, and county detention facilities. The code encompasses raw produce in case quantities meeting USDA food safety standards, HACCP compliance, and nutritional specifications aligned with federal child nutrition programs. Vendors are typically evaluated on cost (40–50 percent weight), product quality and freshness, delivery reliability and fill rates (95–98 percent minimum), and food safety certifications including GAP audits and traceability documentation. Weekly or twice-weekly delivery to multiple school sites between early morning (5:00–6:30 AM) and early afternoon (1:30–2:30 PM) is standard; vendors must maintain refrigerated trucks and provide temperature-controlled transport. Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content apply to processed produce; sourcing preferences for local farms within 200–400 miles of the purchasing jurisdiction appear in an increasing number of procurements, particularly in Georgia school districts.

School districts in Georgia, Texas, Florida, Connecticut, Oregon, and Michigan have posted the most recent activity under this code. The City of Edinburg, Texas issued RFP 2026017 in July 2026 for CACFP meal service produce across five supply categories with response due August 4, 2026. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin posted separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (estimated annual value $78,000; due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks ($5,900 servings weekly; due July 29, 2026 with contingency on federal grant approval). The GEC Buying Cooperative, administered by Douglas County School System in Georgia, issued RFP SN 26-004 covering fresh produce and eggs for 30 Georgia school districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million (proposals due March 4, 2026). Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida solicited proposals for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program delivery to 18 elementary schools at an estimated annual budget of $600,000 (proposals were due March 11, 2026; estimated award August 4, 2026). Austin Independent School District in Texas issued RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and a la carte beverages to all food service locations (proposals due March 11, 2026). The Meriden Public Schools procurement in Connecticut anticipated contract value of approximately $3.1 million for groceries, beverages, and produce for 8,200 students across 13 sites (proposals due February 25, 2026). Smaller districts across Georgia and other states continue to solicit fresh produce on annual contracts with typical terms of July 1 through June 30, with renewal options up to five years. Activity reflects sustained institutional demand driven by federal child nutrition appropriations and state education budgets.