UNSPSC 50523472: Non GMO red globe grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO red globe 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 50523472 Non GMO red globe grapes is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement for school food service and child nutrition programs, though the recent solicitations under this code show limited direct activity for the specific product named. School districts and food service operations issue RFPs and IFBs for fresh produce under this code, but the records show that solicitations are generally broader in scope—encompassing multiple fruit and vegetable line items rather than focusing on a single varietal or non-GMO designation. The work involves sourcing, packaging, and delivering fresh produce that meets USDA food safety standards, HACCP compliance, traceability requirements, and Buy American provisions, with vendors typically required to maintain cold chain integrity, provide recall procedures with 24/7 accessibility, and deliver to school sites on fixed weekly schedules with service-level guarantees of 98 percent or higher fill rates.

Recent procurement activity clusters in Georgia and Florida, with secondary activity in Texas and Wisconsin. Georgia school districts dominate the recent opportunities, including the Glynn County Board of Education (IFB 27-02 Fresh Produce, sealed bids due April 14, 2026), Liberty County Board of Education (IFB for Food and Produce, due April 29, 2026), Muscogee County School District (ITB 26-017 Purchase of Produce Items, due April 27, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34 School Nutrition Fresh Produce, due April 23, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education (IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items, due June 26, 2026), and Bulloch County School District (IFP for locally grown produce within 200 miles, due May 4, 2026). Outside Georgia, Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin issued RFBs for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles (due July 29, 2026), Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida solicited proposals for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program produce (RFP 26039RFPDST with proposals due March 11, 2026), McAllen Independent School District in Texas issued RFP 2026-1029 for fresh produce with multiple awards (due March 6, 2026), and Austin Independent School District solicited fresh produce and beverages (RFP 26RFP034, due March 11, 2026). Douglas County School System in Georgia coordinated a multi-district cooperative buy (GEC Buying Cooperative RFP SN 26-004) with estimated spending of $5.5 million for 30 districts across two geographic areas. Most opportunities use fixed-price or cost-plus structures tied to USDA market indexes, require firm pricing for one year with prospective redetermination, and evaluate on lowest responsive and responsible bidding with secondary weighting on service, quality, and references. Opportunities are open to all qualified vendors; no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the recent records, though some districts (Austin ISD, McAllen ISD) encourage HUB or minority participation and offer Texas principal-place-of-business preference.