UNSPSC 50543405: Frozen non GMO autumn royal grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO autumn royal grapes that have been frozen 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 50543405 Frozen non-GMO autumn royal grapes is a Commodity code covering specialty frozen fruit products purchased by state and local school districts, counties, and state agencies to support food service operations. State and local governments procure frozen grapes and similar specialty produce items as components of larger food-service supply contracts that span fresh produce, shelf-stable groceries, and prepared foods for school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional dining. The code appears in solicitations alongside broader fresh-produce and food-item line-item purchasing, where frozen grapes are specified as one commodity among hundreds of line items rather than as a standalone procurement. Issuing bodies include school district boards of education (Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education, Early County Board of Education), county purchasing offices (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and state procurement agencies (State of Georgia).

Recent activity shows school districts and counties in Georgia and Connecticut soliciting food items under competitive bid processes. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items of apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus fruits, leafy greens, and specialty items for delivery to three schools, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 for approximately 300+ food items across meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, and condiments to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote request (IWQ 140229) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables for delivery to Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026, with quotes due October 19, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases sought bids for over 1,100 grocery line items for the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services Department under Buy American Provision requirements, with electronic bids due June 30, 2026.