UNSPSC 50543480: Frozen non GMO ruby red seedless grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO ruby red 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 50543480 Frozen non-GMO ruby red seedless grapes, a Commodity code, does not appear in recent state and local procurement activity tied to this code. The opportunities posted under 50543480 span comprehensive school nutrition programs that bundle frozen grapes with hundreds of other grocery items, fresh produce, meats, dairy, grains, and supplies — not procurement narrowly focused on a single specialty produce item.

State and local school nutrition programs are the primary issuing bodies soliciting under this code's nominal category: school districts and boards of education in Connecticut, Georgia, and Missouri account for the posted opportunities. The Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), and Douglas County School System (Georgia) have all posted recent solicitations. A state-level procurement by Georgia (State of Georgia PE55645NONST2026000000009, posted May 15, 2026, due June 22, 2026) also appears in the sample. These solicitations typically run 12-month contract cycles aligned with fiscal or school years (July 1 through June 30 or school year equivalent). The procurement landscape shows school districts issuing individual district RFPs and IFBs alongside cooperative-purchasing vehicles; the Douglas County solicitation serves 30 school districts through the GEC Buying Cooperative. Georgia dominates the recent activity, with multiple district-level and cooperative procurements; Connecticut and Missouri account for one each. The most recent opportunity — Bridgeport Board of Education BNB052266 for Grocery Items (due June 30, 2026, IFB through OpenGov e-Procurement Portal) — lists over 1,100 line items and requires firm pricing, USDA Buy American compliance (51% domestic agricultural ingredients), compliance with school nutrition regulations, HACCP plans, and $1 million/$2 million liability insurance. Hancock County Board of Education PE67080NONST2027000000013 for Fresh Produce SY27 (due June 26, 2026, IFB) covers 200+ produce line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty items, with delivery to three locations, firm pricing inclusive of all transport, and HACCP plus E-Verify requirements.