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 (Class) encompasses fresh fruit procurement for school nutrition programs and child feeding initiatives. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying fresh fruits and vegetables—including bananas, apples, berries, citrus, melons, and specialty produce—through school district nutrition departments and cooperative purchasing vehicles. The issuing bodies are exclusively school districts: Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education, Hillsborough County Public Schools, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System (on behalf of 30 districts through the GEC Buying Cooperative). Districts solicit under RFB, RFP, and IFB notices with response dates typically 4–8 weeks from posting. Estimated contract values range from $78,000 annually (Madison petite bananas, September 2026–June 2027) to $5.5 million (Douglas County GEC cooperative, $4.4 million for Area One plus $1.1 million for Area Two).

Geographic activity clusters in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, Douglas County) and extends to Wisconsin (Madison), Florida (Hillsborough County), Texas (McAllen, Austin), and multi-district cooperatives. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, $78,000 annual value), Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts (due March 4, 2026, $5.5 million estimated annual value), and Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 26039RFQDST for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program specialty fruits and vegetables (due March 11, 2026, estimated $600,000 annually). Most solicitations emphasize USDA compliance (Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, traceability, 24/7 recall protocols), fixed pricing for contract duration with prospective redetermination tied to USDA Agricultural Marketing Service or Consumer Price Index data, weekly or variable delivery schedules to multiple school sites, and vendor experience requirements (typically three to five years). Local-sourcing preferences and set-asides for diverse-owned businesses appear in selected districts (Wisconsin applies 5% preference for certified diverse vendors; Texas encourages HUBZone and minority-owned participation). Payment terms are Net 30–45 days, with contracts running July 1 through June 30 (school fiscal year) and renewal options for one to four additional years.