UNSPSC 50533643: Dried non GMO primitivo grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO primitivo 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 50533643 Dried non-GMO Primitivo grapes, a Commodity code, shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The recent opportunities tagged to this code overwhelmingly solicit bulk food service and grocery supply for school districts, counties, and municipalities—primarily fresh produce, prepared meals, general grocery items, and foodservice staples—rather than the dried-grape specialty item the code names. State and local food service procurement under related grocery and produce codes emphasizes fresh items, processed foods meeting nutritional standards (especially for school lunch programs), compliance with Buy American and USDA food safety rules, and delivery infrastructure to multiple school sites or central warehouses. The buying pattern reflects standing demand from school districts, county boards of education, state health and human services agencies, and municipal food service operations that cycle contracts annually or multi-year with renewal options, typically issuing RFPs or IFBs with firm-fixed pricing, Net 30–45 payment terms, and strict insurance and compliance documentation requirements.

Geographic activity spans multiple states, with recent solicitations from Connecticut (Meriden Public Schools, City of Bridgeport), Texas (HHSC El Paso), Georgia (Douglas County, Bulloch County, Savannah-Chatham, State of Georgia), Florida (Hillsborough County), Virginia (Fairfax County Public Schools), and Mississippi (Pascagoula-Gautier School District). School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, though county boards of education, state health agencies, and city purchasing departments also solicit food service supplies. Representative recent opportunities include Meriden Public Schools' RFP for commercial groceries and USDA Foods (due February 25, 2026; anticipated contract value $3.1 million), Douglas County School System's RFP for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in Georgia (due March 4, 2026; estimated $5.5 million annual spend across two areas), and Fairfax County Public Schools' IFB for Master Grocery K-12 (due April 27, 2026) spanning 45 schools and seven distribution kitchens. The code shows no dedicated solicitations for dried primitivo grapes or specialty dried fruits as distinct procurement lines; vendors pursuing this code should verify alignment with school nutrition and bulk foodservice supply categories rather than assuming direct demand for the commodity as named.