UNSPSC 50523479: Non GMO royal black seedless grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO royal black seedless 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 50523479 Non GMO royal black seedless grapes, a Commodity code, reflects activity in school district and institutional food service procurement where grapes and other fresh produce are sourced for student meal programs, staff operations, and visitor concessions. State and local governments buy fresh fruits and vegetables under this code through individual line-item procurement within broader food service contracts; the opportunities posted show grapes as components of larger fresh-produce bundles rather than standalone commodity buys. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education in Georgia), county park and recreation departments (Collier County), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). The work involves sourcing produce meeting specific quality standards, ripeness specifications, and delivery requirements with compliance to food safety regulations (HACCP plans), Buy American provisions where applicable, and local or domestic sourcing preferences.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Snacks (due July 29, 2026, requiring sourcing within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin with ready-to-eat processing), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce including multiple fruit varieties (due June 26, 2026, spanning apple, berry, melon, and citrus categories), Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables with 400-mile sourcing radius and seasonal availability requirements (due June 22, 2026), and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025, with food-and-beverage vendor scope). Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (due June 8, 2026) covers approximately 300 food items including fresh fruits and vegetables. School districts dominate the code's recent activity, with emphasis on local or regional sourcing, compliance documentation, and multi-week delivery schedules tied to school operational calendars.