UNSPSC 50303462: New cross grapes

The variety of table grapes known as new cross grapes

UNSPSC 50303462 New cross grapes (Commodity) sees sparse institutional procurement activity centered on school nutrition and child feeding programs. State and local governments under this code buy fresh produce—particularly grapes and related fruit items—as components of broader meal service contracts rather than as standalone commodity purchases. The code appears embedded within larger food-service solicitations spanning multiple produce categories, beverages, proteins, and supplies for National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and federally funded child nutrition initiatives such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). Issuing bodies include school districts (elementary through high school), county boards of education, city and state education agencies, Head Start programs, senior services divisions, and child care facilities. The solicitations typically demand compliance with USDA nutrition standards, Buy American provisions, HACCP food safety plans, and product recall procedures; vendors must often carry general liability insurance, maintain cold-chain delivery capability, and accept weekly or scheduled deliveries to multiple sites.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas school districts, with secondary clusters in Florida, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Mississippi, and California. The City of Edinburg, Texas issued RFP 2026-017 (CACFP Meal Program 2025-2026) on July 16, 2026 for food and nonfood items due August 4, 2026, with fresh produce (including fruits and vegetables) as one of five supply categories supporting approximately 400 children daily under local-vendor preference. The GEC Buying Cooperative, a consortium of 40 Georgia school nutrition directors, issued SN 26-004 (Fresh Produce and Eggs) on February 4, 2026 for proposals due March 4, 2026, covering approximately 72 produce line items across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending near $5.5 million. Bartow County School System in Georgia issued RFP 10-2026-019 (Local Fresh Fruit and Vegetable) on May 21, 2026 for locally sourced produce due June 22, 2026. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin issued RFB 4162 (Petite Bananas) on July 8, 2026 for weekly usage of 70–90 cases during school sessions, estimated annual contract value $78,000, with bids due July 29, 2026. The code shows no dedicated, product-specific procurements; instead, fresh grapes and similar produce items appear as line items within multi-category food-service competitive solicitations managed by school nutrition departments and child feeding program administrators.