UNSPSC 50543500: Frozen non GMO raisin grapes

The type of non GMO grape known as non GMO raisin grapes that has 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 50543500 Frozen non-GMO raisin grapes, a Class code, does not appear in recent state and local procurement activity. The code describes a specific frozen produce commodity, but the most recent opportunities in the dataset tag school districts, municipalities, and county boards of education across Georgia, Connecticut, and Missouri as purchasing general frozen foods, fresh produce, and comprehensive grocery items for child nutrition programs rather than frozen raisins specifically.

School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with recent RFPs and IFBs from the City Schools of Decatur, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System, Rockwood R-VI School District, and the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (on behalf of the Bridgeport Board of Education). The State of Georgia has also posted procurement for food and kitchen products. These jurisdictions are seeking multi-hundred-line-item contracts covering apples, berries, leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, citrus fruits, dairy, meats, grains, condiments, and prepared items—all subject to Buy American provisions (51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP plans, nutrition standards under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, and firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges. Recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN26-004 for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts (due March 4, 2026), the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's bid for fresh produce (due April 23, 2026), Rockwood R-VI School District's grocery items solicitation covering over 900 line items (due April 29, 2026), City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026), and the City of Bridgeport's IFB for over 1,100 grocery line items (due June 30, 2026). Activity concentrates in Georgia and extends to Connecticut and Missouri, with school nutrition programs as the primary customer base.