UNSPSC 50523665: Non GMO zinfandel grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO zinfandel 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 50523665 Non GMO zinfandel grapes (Commodity) shows minimal recent activity aligned with its stated scope. The code's nominal focus on a specific wine grape variety does not match the school nutrition procurement actually posted under this classification. Recent state and local opportunities tagged with this code solicit fresh produce and food service supplies for school districts and one state agency, spanning bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, and a la carte beverages—none of which are zinfandel grapes or wine-related products. The mismatch suggests either a data tagging error in the source systems or a procurement taxonomy misalignment at the issuing jurisdictions.

School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, including Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia coordinating 30 districts through the GEC Buying Cooperative), along with Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) and the State of Georgia. Activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Florida and Wisconsin. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000), Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-004 coordinating 30 Georgia districts for fresh produce and eggs (due March 4, 2026, estimated spending $5.5 million combined across two geographic areas), and Hillsborough County Public Schools RFP 26039RFQDST for USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program specialty produce (proposals due March 11, 2026, estimated annual budget $600,000). The code as currently applied does not represent a viable pursuit category until tagging accuracy improves.