UNSPSC 50543412: Frozen non GMO black giant grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO black giant 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 50543412 Frozen non-GMO black giant grapes, a Commodity code, reflects state and local procurement of shelf-stable and specialty food products for school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional food service. The recent solicitations show that state and local governments buy the full range of food-service inputs under codes in this family—fresh and frozen produce, proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, and non-food supplies—as part of federally funded nutrition programs (National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program) and community services. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education, Early County Board of Education), county commissioners (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), the State of Georgia, and municipalities. School districts dominate the recent activity, soliciting through a mix of IFBs and informal written quotes; county social-services departments and state agencies appear less frequently. Contracts typically run for a school or fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) with options to extend or renew. Vendors must meet Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed items), comply with USDA nutrition standards including Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act requirements, maintain HACCP plans and food-recall procedures, pass health inspections, carry liability insurance, and satisfy E-Verify and debarment verification.

Recent opportunities span Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education solicited fresh produce (over 200 line items, multiple apple varieties, berries, vegetables, and specialty items) for the 2026-27 school year, with bids due June 26, 2026 (IFB #SN002-2027). Early County Board of Education sought approximately 300 food items plus 60 non-food and paper supplies, with bids due June 8, 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables) for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicited over 1,100 line items of grocery items for the Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services Department (electronic bids due June 30, 2026) subject to Buy American and nutritional compliance requirements. The State of Georgia posted a food-supplies solicitation with a June 22, 2026 due date, though the full scope was attached separately. Award typically goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; pricing is firm for the contract term with escalation requests considered quarterly or semi-annually on a cost-index basis.