UNSPSC 50523495: Non GMO white seedless grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO white 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 50523495 Non GMO white seedless grapes is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh fruit procurement by state and local jurisdictions for school nutrition programs, particularly items sourced for child nutrition services. Recent state and local solicitations reveal that this code sits within a broader institutional food-service category where school districts procure diverse fresh produce—not exclusively grapes—to support National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and federally funded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs (FFVP). School districts are the dominant issuing bodies under this code, with recent activity concentrated in Georgia and Texas, though procurement extends across multiple states. Solicitations typically specify USDA compliance requirements including Buy American provisions (domestic commodity content of 51% or more for processed items), HACCP plans with traceability systems, food safety certifications such as GAP audits, and insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $2 million in general liability coverage. Evaluation criteria consistently weight cost at 30–50%, product quality and availability at 15–30%, vendor qualifications and experience at 10–20%, and delivery capability at 10–15%. Districts emphasize weekly delivery windows (typically 5:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday), fill-rate minimums (often 98% or higher), and produce arriving at specified ripeness stages and temperatures.

Recent representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026), requesting 70–90 weekly cases at an estimated annual contract value of $78,000 with delivery to a single food production center; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (due June 26, 2026) spanning over 200 line items across multiple produce categories and three school delivery locations for the 2026–2027 school year; Glynn County Board of Education's IFB 27-02 for fresh produce (due April 14, 2026) soliciting approximately 60 produce line items including apples, grapes, strawberries, and cucumbers for 16 school locations with Tuesday-only delivery; and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026) covering 72 produce and egg line items serving 30 districts across two Georgia areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two). Georgia school districts dominate recent posted activity, with secondary activity in Texas (Austin ISD, McAllen ISD) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District). The code shows steady institutional demand but no recent solicitations explicitly targeting non-GMO white seedless grapes as a standalone commodity—the nomination appears misaligned with actual recent procurement, which treats grapes as one item among comprehensive fresh-produce portfolios.