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 shows minimal recent relevant activity in state and local procurement. The code nominally describes a specific grape variety, but the recent opportunities posted under this code predominantly solicit bananas, mixed fresh produce, and eggs rather than souzao grapes or specialty grape procurement. The single directly identifiable fruit-specific solicitation (Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026) targets petite bananas at an estimated annual value of $78,000, not grapes. This mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual buying patterns suggests the code is either rarely used for its intended commodity or that state and local procurement systems tag broader produce procurements with codes that do not reflect the true product mix.

Recent produce procurement in state and local jurisdictions concentrates heavily on school nutrition programs, with issuing bodies including independent school districts and county school boards across Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 (due March 4, 2026, estimated $5.5 million for 30 districts across two geographic areas covering fresh produce and eggs), Austin Independent School District RFP 26RFP034 (due March 11, 2026, for fresh produce and beverages), and Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 26039RFPDST (due March 11, 2026, estimated $600,000 annually for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program specialty fruits and vegetables). These procurements emphasize Buy American compliance, HACCP documentation, traceability requirements, GAP certification, and domestic sourcing preferences, with many districts limiting sourcing to produce grown within 200–400 miles. The activity does not surface demand specifically for non-GMO or souzao grape varieties.