UNSPSC 50523469: Non GMO princess grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO princess 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 50523469 Non GMO princess grapes is a Commodity code encompassing fresh fruit procurement by state and local food-service operations, though the recent solicitations tagged under this code reflect a broader fresh-produce category than the code's specific name implies. State and local governments buy fresh fruits and vegetables—including bananas, apples, berries, citrus, melons, and leafy greens—through school districts, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and other nutrition-service agencies. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County), county commissioners' offices (Collier County), state departments of agriculture or procurement (State of Georgia), and healthcare organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition). School nutrition programs appear as the dominant repeat buyer, sourcing fresh produce for National School Lunch Program compliance, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program initiatives, and regular meal service. Parks and recreation departments solicit concession-food services that include fresh-produce components. Scope typically emphasizes food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, E-Verify, debarment verification), geographic sourcing preferences (produce from within 400 miles), organic and low-sodium options where specified, delivery timelines and temperature maintenance, and pricing that reflects domestic agricultural content and USDA commodity standards.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with additional solicitations from Florida. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual contract, due July 29, 2026) and its RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (5,900 servings weekly, due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce across 200+ line items for school year 2026–27 (bids due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (deadline June 22, 2026, with contract award anticipated July 20, 2026); Early County Board of Education's food bid covering 300+ food items and fluid milk (due June 8, 2026); Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations (proposals due March 6, 2025); Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposals (due August 21, 2026); and the State of Georgia's broader food, supplies, and kitchen-products solicitation (due June 22, 2026). School districts routinely weight cost at 40 percent, apply diverse-owned business and local-vendor preferences (5–15 points), and require minimum liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million). Geographic preferences and sourcing mandates are common; several solicitations require produce within 400 miles and impose Buy American domestic-content minimums.