UNSPSC 50523630: Non GMO mission grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO mission 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 50523630 Non GMO mission grapes is a Commodity code covering fresh produce, specifically grapes and related fresh fruits and vegetables, that state and local governments—primarily school districts and county parks systems—procure for food service and nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show school districts purchasing produce through line-item bids for school lunch and breakfast programs, county parks systems contracting for concession-facility food service, and healthcare coalitions sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables for operational needs. The scope of work extends beyond grapes alone to encompass broader fresh-produce categories, as school districts typically procure multiple produce items (apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty items) in single consolidated bids rather than commodity-specific awards. Evaluation criteria across these opportunities consistently weight cost heavily (40 percent), with secondary emphasis on vendor qualifications, service capability, compliance with food-safety standards (including HACCP plans), and—in some cases—diverse-owned business status and local or domestic sourcing preferences.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts, with additional activity from county systems and parks authorities across multiple states. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued separate RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas ($78,000 estimated annual value, 70–90 cases weekly) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program), both due July 29, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on June 10, 2026 (due June 26, 2026) covering over 200 fresh-produce line items for delivery to three school locations through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System (Georgia) posted an RFP on May 21, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) specifically seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, running July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 (response due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession facilities, with a local-vendor preference of 10 evaluation points. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted line-by-line food and non-food bids on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) covering approximately 300 food items for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Marion Health Care Coalition (Oregon) solicited produce proposals in August 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026-2027 fiscal period.