UNSPSC 50523443: Non GMO gold grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO gold 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 50523443 Non GMO gold grapes, a Commodity code, describes fresh grape sourcing by state and local governments, primarily school districts and regional park systems purchasing for food service and school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show districts and municipalities buying fresh produce — including grapes, bananas, mixed fruits and vegetables, and specialty items — for cafeteria operations, concession stands, and USDA-funded student nutrition initiatives. The work spans produce procurement with delivery scheduling, food-safety compliance including HACCP plans, traceability documentation by farm of origin, and quality assurance through ripeness and temperature standards. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County), county park systems (Collier County), regional health-care coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state purchasing offices (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the activity, with multiple recent bids structured around weekly usage forecasts, seasonal sourcing preferences, and compliance with National School Lunch Program and Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program requirements.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District requested bids for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, annual value $78,000, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under an RFB due the same date, with a 400-mile Wisconsin sourcing requirement and 5% diverse-owned business preference. Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce across multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty fruits for the 2026–27 school year (bids due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, proposals due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education bid food and non-food items for three schools covering the National School Lunch Program (bids due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited food services including concession operations at North Collier Regional Park via ITN with response due March 6, 2025. Marion Health Care Coalition requested produce proposals for the 2026–2027 period (due August 21, 2026). State of Georgia posted a food-supplies bid with due date June 22, 2026. Local-vendor preferences of 5–10 evaluation points appear in multiple school district solicitations; diverse-owned business certification and Buy American provisions are standard.