UNSPSC 50543483: Frozen non GMO scuppernong grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO scuppernong 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 50543483 Frozen non-GMO scuppernong grapes is a Commodity code for specialized produce items. State and local governments soliciting under this code are pursuing shelf-stable and fresh food inventories to support school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional food service operations. Recent opportunities reflect procurement of comprehensive grocery and produce portfolios rather than single-commodity specialty items. School districts dominate the issuing bodies, with Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, and Bridgeport Board of Education all active in the past six months; county governments and state agencies also solicit food and supplies under related codes in the same family. The work being bought spans fresh produce (apples, berries, root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, specialty fruits), shelf-stable groceries (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables), dairy, bread, meat and poultry, condiments, and food service supplies. Buyers emphasize Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed products), whole-grain and low-sodium formulations, HACCP plan requirements, nutritional labeling, and compliance with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education issued IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce on June 10, 2026, with bids due June 26, 2026, covering over 200 line items for the 2026–27 school year. Early County Board of Education posted FY27 food bids on May 11, 2026, with closure on June 8, 2026, seeking 300+ food items and 60 non-food supplies. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items on October 13, 2026, with quotes due October 19, 2026, for delivery to senior services facilities. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases solicited grocery items for the school board on June 30, 2026, with over 1,100 line items spanning breakfast items, frozen products, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meat subject to Buy American provisions and nutritional standards. The State of Georgia posted a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026, with closure June 22, 2026. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 with firm pricing, though price escalation requests are considered on a six-month basis with USDA or CPI documentation when increases exceed 3 percent. Vendors must maintain commercial liability insurance (typically $500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence), provide HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, satisfy E-Verify requirements, and deliver Monday through Friday within operational windows (often 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.). The sourcing emphasis on Buy American, whole grains, low sodium, and specialty items such as frozen non-GMO scuppernong grapes reflects state and federal nutrition mandates in school feeding programs.