UNSPSC 50523635: Non GMO muscat orange grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO muscat orange 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 50523635 Non GMO muscat orange grapes is a Commodity code that does not reflect the work state and local governments are actually buying under this tag. Recent solicitations posted under this code cover school nutrition procurement for fresh produce staples—bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, and eggs—not specialty grape varieties. The code shows a significant mismatch between its nominal scope and current state and local demand. School districts and county boards of education across Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida are the primary issuing bodies, typically procuring produce through RFBs, RFPs, and IFBs for their National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, along with federally funded initiatives such as the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. These jurisdictions emphasize Buy American compliance (requiring minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP plans with traceability systems, weekly or more frequent delivery schedules, and compliance with USDA nutritional standards limiting sodium, added sugars, and artificial additives.

Recent activity centers on Georgia school districts and regional cooperatives. Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative on February 4, 2026, for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education solicited fresh produce (IFB #SN002-2027) with bids due June 26, 2026, covering over 200 line items across apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, citrus, and specialty items, delivery to three school sites. Bulloch County School District issued an IFP for locally grown produce within 200 miles of the county for its Farm to School program on April 3, 2026, with proposals due May 4, 2026. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin posted RFBs for petite bananas (4162) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (4163) on July 8, 2026, both due July 29, 2026, with the latter requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce and participation in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Texas school districts including Austin ISD (RFP 26RFP034, due March 11, 2026) and McAllen ISD (RFP 2026-1029, extended deadline) also actively solicit produce with preference for domestic and local agricultural products. The code's recent posting volume reflects sustained demand from school nutrition programs but does not align with its stated commodity classification.