UNSPSC 50523420: Non GMO catawba grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO catawba 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 50523420 Non GMO catawba grapes is a Commodity code capturing the procurement of fresh produce by state and local food-service operators. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect a broader demand for fresh fruits and vegetables supplied to school nutrition programs, county parks concession services, healthcare facilities, and local-sourcing initiatives, though the opportunities posted show a diverse produce mix rather than catawba grapes specifically. Issuing bodies span school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks departments (Collier County), state agriculture procurement (State of Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts dominate the recent activity, typically requiring delivery in bulk to central warehouses or food-production facilities with strict specifications for ripeness, size, temperature control, and traceability. Procurement vehicles include RFBs (Requests for Bids), ITNs (Invitations to Negotiate), and RFPs (Requests for Proposal), with evaluation criteria commonly weighting cost between 40–50%, service capability, compliance with food-safety and HACCP requirements, and in many cases, local-sourcing preferences or diverse-business certifications.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Wisconsin, with posting dates from May through August 2026. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026, requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles and ready-to-eat processing); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across the 2026–27 school year (bids due June 26, 2026, with three delivery locations in Sparta, Georgia); and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (proposals due June 22, 2026, emphasizing 400-mile local sourcing and seasonal variety). Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025) and Marion Health Care Coalition's produce RFP (due August 21, 2026) indicate additional public-entity demand. School nutrition programs consistently impose Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance, E-Verify authorization, minimum liability insurance ($500,000–$1 million), and in many cases a 5–15% preference for locally sourced or diverse-owned vendors. Geographic preference clauses requiring sourcing within 400 miles appear frequently in Georgia school districts and Wisconsin procurement.