UNSPSC 50523656: Non GMO syrah grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO syrah 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 50523656 Non GMO syrah grapes (Commodity) covers fresh specialty grape varieties sourced and supplied to state and local food service operations, though the recent opportunity set shows limited direct procurement activity specifically for this commodity. State and local governments buying under this code procure fresh produce for school nutrition programs, regional park concessions, and healthcare facility food services, with emphasis on quality standards, food safety compliance, traceability documentation, and seasonal availability. The issuing bodies span school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county government parks and recreation divisions (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state agencies (State of Georgia). School districts dominate recent activity and typically weight cost heavily in evaluation (35–40 points) alongside food safety, menu variety, delivery capability, and diverse-owned business status.

Geographic spread of recent activity concentrates in Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and state-level procurement) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), with Florida activity from Collier County. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly, sourced within 400 miles of Madison, due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce across 200+ line items spanning apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, and citrus (contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, due June 26, 2026); and Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles (contract July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027, due June 22, 2026). No recent opportunities specifically name Non GMO syrah grapes or specialty wine-grape varieties; sourcing appears to center on commodity fruits, conventional vegetables, and USDA school meal program compliance rather than premium varietal produce.