UNSPSC 50523652: Non GMO semillon grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO semillon 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 50523652 Non GMO semillon grapes is a Commodity code that describes a specific agricultural product — non-GMO semillon grapes — but recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code show little actual procurement of the wine varietal itself. Instead, the opportunities posted under 50523652 represent general produce and fresh-fruit procurement by schools, counties, and health-care organizations. The scope of work across recent solicitations spans fresh produce delivery including apples, berries, citrus, leafy greens, root vegetables, melons, and ready-to-eat fruit and vegetable snacks; petite bananas; and broad food-service operations at parks and recreational facilities. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education) alongside county governments (Collier County) and a health-care coalition (Marion Health Care Coalition). School nutrition programs dominate the activity, driven by child-nutrition funding and the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. The most recent and largest opportunities are Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for ready-to-eat fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (5,900 servings weekly, bids due July 29, 2026, contingent on federal grant approval); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce covering 200+ line items across multiple varieties (bids due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027); Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (due June 22, 2026, award anticipated July 20, 2026); and Collier County's ITN 258360 for comprehensive food services at North Collier Regional Park including concessions at athletic venues (due March 6, 2025). A State of Georgia food-supplies bid (due June 22, 2026) and an Early County Board of Education RFB for 300+ food items (due June 8, 2026) round out recent school-based procurement. The code shows misalignment with its nominal scope — no posted opportunities explicitly solicit non-GMO semillon grapes.