UNSPSC 50523653: Non GMO souzao grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO souzao 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 50523653 Non GMO souzao grapes is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh fruit procurement for school nutrition programs, regional parks, healthcare facilities, and other state and local food-service operations. State and local governments solicit under this code to stock fresh produce in cafeteria operations, concession stands, and institutional food-service environments where quality, food-safety compliance, delivery schedules, and cost are central evaluation factors. The issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county recreation departments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts represent the dominant buyer segment, frequently issuing competitive bids and RFPs with weekly or monthly delivery requirements tied to enrollment and meal-program participation; local-vendor and diverse-owned-business preferences appear consistently across school-district solicitations.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce across over 200 line items for the 2026-27 school year via IFB with bids due June 26, 2026, emphasizing Buy American domestic content and HACCP compliance. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted two RFBs in July 2026: petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles and organic-produce pricing discounts). Bartow County School System (Georgia) solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables via RFP 10-2026-019 with proposals due June 22, 2026, requiring sourcing within 400 miles and weighted scoring on cost, seasonal variety, delivery capability, product quality, and customer support. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025, reflecting a scheduling discrepancy in the source) with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids for the National School Lunch Program with bids due June 8, 2026, encompassing 300+ food items and non-food supplies.