UNSPSC 50523432: Non GMO emperor grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO emperor 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 50523432 Non GMO emperor grapes (Commodity) describes fresh fruit procurement by state and local government entities, though recent opportunities tagged under this code span a broader fresh produce and prepared food services category than non-GMO emperor grapes alone. State and local buyers under this code include school nutrition departments (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation divisions (Collier County), healthcare-affiliated organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state-level food services procurement (State of Georgia). The scope of work encompasses direct supply of fresh fruits and vegetables, including bananas, berries, citrus, melons, and specialty items such as kiwis and mangos, delivered to school food production centers, parks concession facilities, and central warehouses. Contracts specify ripeness standards, delivery temperatures, minimum fill rates, and HACCP plan submission; school districts frequently impose locational sourcing preferences (produce sourced within 400 miles of the district) and organic pricing adjustments, and several require traceability documentation by farm of origin.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFBs for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce (due July 29, 2026), with the latter contingent on federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant approval. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce (due June 26, 2026) spanning apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, and citrus for delivery to three school locations July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026) with weighted scoring emphasizing seasonal variety and delivery proficiency. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025) with a 10-point local-vendor preference, and the State of Georgia posted a broad food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line food bids (due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items and 60 non-food products for school lunch and breakfast programs.