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 is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual scope of work state and local governments are purchasing under this designation. Recent solicitations posted under the code request produce distribution for school nutrition programs — specifically fresh bananas, mixed fresh produce, berries, melons, root vegetables, leafy greens, citrus fruits, and eggs — rather than grapes or grape-specific products. The code shows active procurement activity across school districts and educational systems in multiple states, with issuing bodies dominated by independent school districts, county boards of education, and school nutrition programs. State education agencies and specialized district food-service procurement offices drive the volume. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (due June 26, 2026), and the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across a 30-district cooperative with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million (questions due February 18, 2026; proposals due March 4, 2026).

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. The vast majority of recent solicitations originate from Georgia school systems—Hancock County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, Bulloch County, Douglas County, and Bartow County—reflecting sustained institutional demand for weekly produce distribution during the school calendar year. Texas school systems including Austin ISD, McAllen ISD, and the Hillsborough County Public Schools system in Florida show secondary activity. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 of the following year, with annual delivery frequencies, strict food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, E-Verify, Buy American provisions, and domestic sourcing preferences where cost is competitive), and awards made to single or multiple vendors on a line-item or lowest-responsive basis. Evaluation commonly weights cost at 30–50 percent, product quality and delivery performance at 15–30 percent, and vendor qualifications and references at 10–20 percent. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope (non-GMO grapes) and the actual purchasing activity (broad fresh-produce distribution) signals either a cataloging error or repurposing of the code; bidders should verify solicitation scope against the UNSPSC designation before preparing proposals.