UNSPSC 50543430: Frozen non GMO emerald seedless grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO emerald seedless 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 50543430 Frozen non-GMO emerald seedless grapes is a Commodity code that classifies a single produce line item within school district and institutional food service procurement, though recent state and local solicitations show minimal direct activity under this specific narrow code. The recent opportunities posted under broader grocery and produce categories (IFBs for fresh produce, frozen foods, and general grocery items) span hundreds of line items each, meaning frozen grapes may be one specification among many rather than a standalone procurement focus. State and local food service procurement under related codes emphasizes compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP food safety plans, nutrition standards under the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act and USDA whole-grain rules, delivery to multiple school sites during restricted windows (typically 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. weekdays), firm pricing for contract periods of twelve months, and liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence. Issuing bodies include school districts (independent and county-based), city purchasing departments procuring on behalf of boards of education, and state departments of education coordinating regional cooperative purchasing vehicles.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut, with nine of the past ten state and local opportunities posted since January 2026 originating from Georgia school districts or county systems (Hancock County, Early County, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County, Douglas County via GEC Buying Cooperative), one from Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, and one from the City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Board of Education. The largest and most active buyer is Douglas County School System, which issued two major RFPs in February 2026 (Food Supply and Distribution Services, RFP 26-003, proposals due February 18, 2026; and Fresh Produce and Eggs, RFP SN 26-004, proposals due March 4, 2026, serving 30 districts across Georgia with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million combined). Representative solicitations include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases IFB for grocery items spanning over 1,100 line items with a response date of June 30, 2026, and Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce with 200+ line items due June 26, 2026. Frozen produce items like the commodity in question typically appear as line-item components within broader school nutrition supply contracts rather than as standalone procurements.