UNSPSC 50523411: Non GMO black emerald grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO black emerald 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 50523411 Non GMO black emerald grapes is a Commodity code describing fresh specialty grape varieties purchased by state and local governments, primarily through school districts and park authorities seeking produce for food service operations. The code's nominal scope does not align closely with the recent solicitation activity captured in the source; while the code names a specific grape variety, the recent opportunities show school districts and county agencies procuring broad fresh produce categories—bananas, mixed fruits and vegetables, apples, berries, and seasonal items—rather than black emerald grapes specifically. State and local issuing bodies under this code tier include school nutrition programs, county parks departments, and healthcare coalition food services.

Recent opportunities span multiple states with activity concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District posted separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within Wisconsin (bids due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce with over 200 line items spanning multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty fruits for the 2026-27 school year (bids due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System in Georgia posted an RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (bids due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line food bids including fruits and vegetables (bids due June 8, 2026). The source shows no recent opportunities specifically naming black emerald grapes or non-GMO grape sourcing, indicating the code sees little relevant activity in current state and local procurement pipelines.