UNSPSC 50523504: Non GMO fiesta grapes

The variety of non GMO raisin grapes known as non GMO fiesta 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 50523504 Non GMO fiesta grapes is a Commodity code that names a single fresh fruit product line, though recent state and local opportunities show minimal direct procurement of this specific variety. Instead, the opportunities tagged to this code reflect broader fresh produce procurement by school districts, county parks, healthcare coalitions, and regional school systems seeking fresh fruits and vegetables—including apples, berries, citrus, melons, and assorted vegetables alongside occasional fresh fruit items. The actual buying pattern suggests that state and local food service operations procure fiesta grapes (and similar fresh fruits) as line items within larger produce contracts rather than as standalone commodity solicitations. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs dominate the activity, driven by USDA National School Lunch Program and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program funding requirements.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin, with additional procurement in Florida and Maine. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026, annual value $78,000), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple fruit and vegetable varieties (bids due June 26, 2026, contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027), Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles (proposal due June 22, 2026, contract July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027), and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession operations (proposals due March 6, 2025). Buy American and local-sourcing preferences feature prominently in school district bids; several jurisdictions apply geographic preferences (Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles, Georgia-sourced within 400 miles) and price preferences for organic or diverse-owned vendors. Contract terms typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options.