UNSPSC 50523401: Non GMO alicante grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO alicante 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 50523401 Non GMO alicante grapes is a Commodity code covering fresh grape supply to state and local institutions, though recent opportunities show the code used loosely to tag a broad range of fresh produce procurement rather than alicante grapes specifically. State and local buyers under this code span school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state agencies. The actual work being solicited includes supply and delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting food safety, quality, and freshness standards; ripeness and size specifications; traceability requirements by farm of origin; and compliance with USDA procurement rules, HACCP plans, and cold-chain management. School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, procuring produce for the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program. Contract terms typically run one fiscal or school year with renewal options. Vendors face requirements for commercial liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 minimum), E-Verify enrollment, debarment certification, and affirmative action compliance. Local-vendor preferences and geographic sourcing mandates appear frequently—some districts restrict sourcing to within 400 miles or require Wisconsin-origin produce, and evaluation often weights cost at 40 percent with secondary criteria addressing vendor qualifications, food safety compliance, and diversity status.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District issued two produce RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, response July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 weekly servings, Wisconsin-sourced, response July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) requested bids on fresh produce for school year 2026–27 covering 200+ line items of fruits, vegetables, and berries, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles, proposals due June 22, 2026, with contract running July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested 300+ food items including fresh produce for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, bids due June 8, 2026. Collier County Parks and Recreation (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park including beverage and snack concessions, proposals due March 6, 2025, with a 10-point local-vendor preference. Marion Health Care Coalition requested produce proposals for 2026–2027, due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a broad food supplies bid due June 22, 2026, with scope details in the attached solicitation document.