UNSPSC 50523429: Non GMO early sweet grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO early sweet 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 50523429 Non GMO early sweet grapes is a Commodity code covering fresh fruit procurement by state and local food service operations, school districts, and specialized nutrition programs. State and local governments buy grapes and related fresh produce under this code principally to support school meal programs (National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program), regional park concessions, healthcare facility nutrition services, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program initiatives for elementary students. Recent solicitations show that issuing bodies expect vendors to meet strict quality standards including ripeness specifications, delivery temperature controls, traceability documentation by farm of origin, HACCP plans, and compliance with food-safety regulations and Buy American provisions where applicable. School districts dominate the recent activity, supplemented by county parks departments, county boards of education, and healthcare coalitions. A notable subset of solicitations impose local or regional sourcing requirements—typically within 400 miles of the purchasing jurisdiction—and several jurisdictions apply price preferences for organic or diverse-owned produce vendors.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFBs for both petite bananas (estimated annual value $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within Wisconsin and 400 miles of Madison (bids due July 29, 2026, contingent on USDA grant funding). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia requested bids on over 200 line items of fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year (IFB due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school sites). Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles from local farms (RFP due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line bids for food products including fruits and vegetables (bids due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including fresh produce concessions (ITN due March 6, 2025). Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals for the 2026-2027 contract period (bids due August 21, 2026). The State of Georgia posted a broader food and supplies bid due June 22, 2026. Geographic concentration remains highest in Georgia and Wisconsin, with sporadic activity in Florida.