UNSPSC 50543494: Frozen non GMO waltman cross grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO waltman cross 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 50543494 Frozen non-GMO Waltman cross grapes is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of shelf-stable and fresh food products for school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional food service operations. The recent solicitations show that state and local governments buy a broad range of food items under this code rather than the specific grape variety the code name suggests—school districts and county departments solicit bulk purchases of fresh produce, frozen items, dairy, proteins, grains, condiments, and prepared goods to support the National School Lunch Program and other meal-service operations. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, City of Bridgeport Board of Education, Early County Board of Education) and county or municipal departments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners for senior services, the State of Georgia), reflecting the institutional food-service orientation of the category. Vendors must meet federal nutrition standards including the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, Buy American provisions requiring a minimum of 51 percent domestic agricultural content, HACCP certification, E-Verify compliance, product labeling and traceability requirements, liability insurance, and often blind testing or laboratory verification of product quality and specification compliance.

The code shows recent activity concentrated in Georgia, where three school districts and one state procurement office have posted solicitations in the past five months, and Connecticut, where Bridgeport's Board of Education sought over 1,100 line items of grocery goods. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (berries, apples, vegetables, citrus) with a June 26, 2026 due date; Gwinnett County's informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable items (peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces) due October 19, 2026; City of Bridgeport's RFB for over 1,100 grocery line items supporting school lunch programs with a June 30, 2026 due date and firm fixed pricing through June 30, 2027; and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line bid for 300+ food items plus 60 non-food and paper supplies due June 8, 2026. Contract terms typically run July 1 through June 30 of the following fiscal year with options to extend, firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges, and delivery Monday through Friday during institutional hours with F.O.B. destination and inside delivery required.