UNSPSC 50523440: Non GMO flaming red grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO flaming red 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 50523440 Non GMO flaming red grapes is a Commodity code that covers fresh produce procurement by state and local public bodies, specifically the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables for institutional food service including school nutrition programs, park concessions, health care facilities, and county food services. Recent solicitations show school districts, county parks departments, health care coalitions, and board of education entities purchasing fresh produce through bids and proposals that emphasize product specifications, delivery schedules, food safety compliance, and sourcing preferences. The work involves providing specified varieties and quantities of fresh fruits and vegetables—from petite bananas and berries to specialty citrus and root vegetables—delivered to designated institutional locations on fixed schedules, often with quality guarantees, temperature controls, traceability documentation, and HACCP plan requirements. Vendors must meet health and safety regulations, carry commercial liability insurance, comply with E-Verify and debarment certifications, and often submit detailed cost and operational proposals evaluated against criteria that weight cost, vendor qualifications, compliance, and local or diverse-business status.

Recent procurement activity spans multiple states with concentration in Georgia and Wisconsin. The Marion Health Care Coalition (MHCC) issued a produce proposal solicitation due August 21, 2026. Madison Metropolitan School District, Food & Nutrition Department, posted two RFBs in July 2026—one for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, estimated annual value $78,000, bids due July 29, 2026) and one for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly for elementary students, requiring local sourcing within 400 miles and Wisconsin, bids due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce for the 2026–27 school year spanning over 200 line items across multiple varieties, with bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school locations. Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables from vendors within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026, and contract award anticipated for July 20, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession facilities, with proposals due March 6, 2025. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026, and Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line bids for food and non-food products due June 8, 2026.