UNSPSC 50523408: Non GMO barlinka grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO barlinka 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 50523408 Non GMO barlinka grapes (Commodity) comprises specialty produce items that state and local school nutrition programs procure to support child nutrition and federally funded meal service programs. Recent solicitations show school districts sourcing fresh produce — including bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and other specialty fruits and vegetables — as part of comprehensive food service contracts rather than single-variety purchases. The code's abstract name does not align closely with the scope of work actually being solicited; recent opportunities under this tag reflect broad fresh-produce procurement across multiple categories, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, food safety compliance (HACCP plans, traceability, recall procedures), Buy American provisions, and adherence to USDA nutrition standards. School districts and school nutrition programs dominate the issuing body mix, with frequent participation from county boards of education, independent school districts, and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple districts. Representative issuers include Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), and Douglas County School System (Georgia), among others, indicating that institutional food service is the primary customer segment.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and adjacent states, with solicitations from Hancock County, Bartow County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Glynn County, Muscogee County, and Savannah-Chatham County school systems, along with activity in Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District), and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas, due July 29, 2026, with an estimated annual contract value of $78,000 and weekly case deliveries to a central production facility; Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 fresh-produce line items, bids due June 26, 2026, serving three school locations; Bulloch County School District IFP for 24 locally grown produce items within 200 miles, proposals due May 4, 2026, supporting a Farm to School program across 14 schools; and Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 72 produce line items across 30 districts, estimated at $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026. Contracts typically run July through June to align with school fiscal years, require weekly or twice-weekly deliveries to multiple school sites, and emphasize cost competitiveness, quality assurance, domestic content compliance, and past performance with school systems.