UNSPSC 50523400: Non GMO table grapes

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO table grapes. 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 50523400 Non GMO table grapes is a Class code covering fresh grape procurement by state and local public bodies. State and local governments buy grapes for school meal programs, healthcare facilities, county parks and recreation operations, and other institutional food services, sourcing from qualified produce vendors who must meet food safety, quality, and delivery standards. The code sits within a broader institutional produce and food-service category where agencies routinely specify ripeness grades, case sizes, delivery windows, temperature controls, traceability requirements, and compliance with HACCP plans and Buy American provisions when applicable. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, particularly for National School Lunch Program procurement; county boards of education, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies also solicit under or alongside this code.

Recent activity spans multiple states with concentration in the Southeast. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted separate RFBs in July 2026 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026) with local sourcing within 400 miles and organic pricing preferences, and for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026) projecting $78,000 annual value with specifications for ripeness stages and case counts. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) released an IFB in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty fruits for delivery through June 2027. Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables through RFP 10-2026-019 with sourcing within 400 miles and a June 22, 2026 deadline. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted a food bid due June 8, 2026 covering 300+ food items including fresh produce. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025, though the date appears inconsistent with the posting date) requiring diverse food and beverage options. Marion Health Care Coalition (Oregon) sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026. Geographic activity is heaviest in Georgia and Wisconsin, with additional activity in Florida and Oregon.