UNSPSC 50523462: Non GMO new cross grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO new cross 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 50523462 Non GMO new cross grapes (Commodity) covers fresh grapes and related produce supplied to school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and other state and local food-service operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing grapes and related fresh produce as line items within broader food-service and school nutrition contracts, though no solicitation in the recent-opportunities block specifically targets grapes as a primary commodity. The work encompasses sourcing, delivery, and compliance with food safety, traceability, and regulatory requirements; recent school district bids emphasize local or regional sourcing where specified (within 400 miles in some cases), HACCP plan submission, E-Verify verification, and delivery to designated sites during defined time windows. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System in Georgia), county park systems (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the recent activity, typically bundling produce sourcing into larger food-service contracts rather than as single-commodity procurements.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with recent Georgia solicitations from Hancock County Schools, Early County Schools, and Bartow County School System, and Wisconsin activity from Madison Metropolitan School District. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles and ready-to-eat preparation; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items due June 26, 2026 with delivery to three school sites; and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables due June 22, 2026, requiring sourcing within 400 miles and delivery to a central warehouse. School district contracts typically run July through June aligned with the school year, include Buy American or domestic-sourcing preferences, require minimum liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million), and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on cost, vendor qualifications, and compliance criteria.