UNSPSC 50523413: Non GMO black globe grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO black globe 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 50523413 Non GMO black globe grapes is a Commodity code that nominally designates specialty grape varieties, though recent state and local solicitations show minimal activity specifically aligned with this code's scope. The actual procurement activity tagged to this code reflects a much broader fresh-produce landscape dominated by school nutrition programs sourcing comprehensive fruit and vegetable assortments for National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs, and Farm to School initiatives. Recent opportunities show school districts across Georgia, Texas, and Florida purchasing bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, melons, and other produce categories through IFBs and RFPs—not black grapes specifically. The issuing bodies are overwhelmingly K–12 school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin, Hancock County Schools in Georgia, Liberty County Board of Education in Georgia, Muscogee County School District in Georgia, Glynn County Board of Education in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, and McAllen and Austin Independent School Districts in Texas) and one state-level procurement by Georgia for food supplies and kitchen products. These districts treat produce procurement as a commodity category spanning multiple items rather than single-variety contracts.

Geographic activity clusters in Georgia (Hancock, Liberty, Glynn, Muscogee, Savannah-Chatham, Douglas County via cooperative), Wisconsin (Madison), Texas (McAllen, Austin), and Florida (Hillsborough County). Recent representative opportunities include Liberty County Board of Education issuing IFBs for produce and food products with bids due April 29, 2026, Glynn County Board of Education soliciting fresh produce via sealed bid (April 14, 2026 deadline), and Austin Independent School District requesting proposals for fresh produce and beverages (March 11, 2026 deadline). The Hillsborough County RFP for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program delivery, due March 11, 2026, specifies cost-plus fixed-fee pricing for approximately 18 elementary schools participating in the USDA program. Douglas County School System issued an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 districts across Georgia, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. These solicitations emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP plans, traceability documentation, and delivery infrastructure; none isolate black grapes or specialty grape varieties as a focal procurement need.