UNSPSC 50533467: Dried non GMO perlon grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO perlon grapes that have been dried for preservation. 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 50533467 Dried non GMO Perlon grapes is a Commodity code that nominally designates a specific dried-fruit product, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code spans broad grocery and food-service procurement rather than specialized dried-grape sourcing. State and local governments issuing under this code are buying meal components and food supplies for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, state-supported living facilities, and general institutional food service. The issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and municipal purchasing departments acting on behalf of school boards (City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases). The scope of work under the code reflects institutional food procurement rather than specialty produce: fresh produce contracts spanning apples, berries, leafy greens, and root vegetables; packaged meal boxes for summer nutrition programs; grocery items across cereals, frozen products, condiments, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meats; and prepared senior meals delivered to congregate dining centers and home-bound recipients.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issued an IFB for over 1,100 line items of grocery items (BNB052266) due June 30, 2026 for the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services Department, with delivery to a central warehouse and school sites and compliance with Buy American provisions requiring at least 51 percent domestic agricultural ingredients. The Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items (PE67080NONST2027000000013, due June 26, 2026) for the 2026–27 school year with firm pricing and delivery to three school locations. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission Procurement and Contracting Services division requested bids for food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center (HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026) with a historical value of $1.5 million and firm fixed-unit pricing. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners solicited senior meal preparation and delivery services (ITB-26-00289, due June 25, 2026) with an estimated three-year value of $17,832,659.90 requiring licensed caterers on the Florida Department of Elderly Affairs Adult Care Food Program Caterer List. Additional activity includes Georgia's May 2026 solicitation for food, supplies, and other kitchen products (PE55645NONST2026000000009) and the Pascagoula-Gautier School District's April 2026 IFB for packaged seven-day meal boxes under the Child Nutrition Summer Food Service Program.