UNSPSC 50523403: Non GMO alphonse lavalle grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO alphonse lavalle 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 50523403 Non GMO alphonse lavalle grapes is a Commodity code. The code shows no relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The recent opportunities posted under this code span fresh produce procurement across school nutrition programs, but the actual work being solicited covers bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, citrus fruits, and other commodity fruits and vegetables serving the National School Lunch Program and fresh fruit and vegetable initiatives — none of which are alphonse lavalle grapes, GMO status specified or otherwise. The mismatch between the code's specific scope (specialty grape variety with non-GMO certification) and the generalized commodity produce categories actually being purchased suggests the code either contains a tagging error or sits too narrowly within the taxonomy to capture meaningful school and district procurement activity.

School districts and county boards of education across Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida are the primary issuing bodies, with recent opportunities from Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Schools, Bartow County School System, 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 for the GEC Buying Cooperative. Activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary posting in Wisconsin and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, with weekly usage of 70–90 cases and estimated annual contract value of $78,000; Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items due June 26, 2026, covering apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, melons, and citrus for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One (18 districts) and $1.1 million for Area Two (12 districts), with sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. If alphonse lavalle grapes are procured under this code, they are not represented in recent posted solicitations.