UNSPSC 50523445: Non GMO italia grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO italia 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 50523445 Non-GMO Italia Grapes (Commodity) shows no recent relevant activity. The code's nominal scope—specialty grapes with non-GMO certification—does not match the state and local procurement captured in the source. Recent solicitations issued by school districts in Georgia, Texas, and Wisconsin are procuring fresh produce broadly (apples, bananas, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, berries, and eggs) as staples for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program meal service, along with USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program distribution. None of the posted opportunities name Italia grapes, non-GMO certification, or specialty grape procurement as line items or scope elements.

School districts and county boards of education are the dominant issuing bodies across the recent opportunities—Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, Douglas County School System—along with one state-level food-supply procurement from the State of Georgia and a cooperative procurement (GEC Buying Cooperative) serving 30 Georgia school districts. The opportunities span Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida, with heaviest concentration in Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 (Petite Bananas, due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB #SN002-2027 (Fresh Produce, due June 26, 2026), and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 (Fresh Produce and Eggs for the GEC Buying Cooperative, due March 4, 2026 with estimated annual spend of $5.5 million across two geographic areas). The code's absence from active procurement activity suggests low pursuit value unless operations include specialty non-GMO grape supply to institutional foodservice, which is not supported by current market signals.