UNSPSC 50523483: Non GMO scuppernong grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO scuppernong 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 50523483 Non GMO scuppernong grapes (Commodity) shows a mismatch between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The code nominally designates a specific produce item—non-GMO scuppernong grapes—yet the most recent opportunities posted under this code solicitation do not seek scuppernong grapes at all. Instead, school districts and education agencies across the South are procuring broad categories of fresh produce, including petite bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, berries, citrus, root vegetables, melons, and leafy greens, to supply school nutrition programs, child nutrition initiatives, and USDA-funded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs. The actual buying spans fresh produce distribution contracts ranging from single-vendor to multi-vendor awards, with produce delivered weekly to elementary through high school campuses and specialty food facilities.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida school districts, with secondary activity in Texas and Wisconsin. The issuing bodies are exclusively K–12 school districts and county boards of education operating child nutrition and school lunch programs. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issuing RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026 at $78,000 annual value and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due the same date; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing IFB SN002-2027 for 200+ fresh produce line items due June 26, 2026; Bartow County School System (Georgia) issuing RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables due June 22, 2026; and Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) issuing RFP 26039RFQDST for specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, estimated at $600,000 annually. The code shows active procurement but little relevance to the scuppernong-grape specification in the taxonomy name.