UNSPSC 50523415: Non GMO black pearl grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO black pearl 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 50523415 Non GMO black pearl grapes (Commodity) shows a significant disconnect between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity. The code nominally addresses a specific grape variety, yet recent opportunities under this tag reflect school nutrition programs sourcing fresh produce broadly—bananas, mixed fruit and vegetable items, eggs, and dozens of produce line items—rather than black pearl grapes specifically. The issuing bodies are exclusively school districts and boards of education across multiple states, with procurement occurring through RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and ITBs targeting institutional food service supply contracts. Vendors must meet strict HACCP certification, Buy American provisions (typically 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed items), liability insurance thresholds ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, and compliance with USDA food safety standards. Evaluation criteria commonly weight cost between 30 and 50 percent, product quality and vendor experience between 15 and 30 percent, and compliance with geographic or diversity preferences where applicable. Several districts explicitly discourage artificial additives, high-fructose corn syrup, and monosodium glutamate, favoring whole-grain and low-sodium formulations.

School districts in Georgia dominate the recent activity, including Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and Glynn County Board of Education, alongside activity in Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District) and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Contracts are typically annual with optional multi-year renewal periods. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, with an estimated contract value of $78,000 and weekly usage of 70 to 90 cases; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in two Georgia regions, with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. The code shows no recent activity specifically targeting black pearl grapes; vendors pursuing opportunities tagged under this code should expect to compete on broad fresh-produce supply contracts rather than specialty grape procurement.