UNSPSC 50543604: Frozen non GMO cabernet franc grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO cabernet franc 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 50543604 Frozen non-GMO Cabernet Franc grapes, a Commodity code, shows minimal relevant recent state and local procurement activity. The code's nominal scope—specialty frozen wine-grape varietals—does not align with the actual work being solicited under it. The recent opportunities tagged to this code are school nutrition and food-service procurements spanning broad grocery, fresh produce, and frozen-food categories for K–12 school districts, none of which specifically reference frozen Cabernet Franc grapes or specialty wine grapes. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts and a city procurement office serving school-nutrition programs, supported by the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The work involves competitive bidding for staple food items—produce, dairy, meats, grains, frozen products, and condiments—all subject to USDA Buy American domestic-content requirements, HACCP food-safety protocols, whole-grain and nutrition standards, and Buy American domestic-content minimums of 51 percent for processed goods.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with secondary postings in Connecticut. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (Connecticut) issued an IFB for 1,100+ grocery line items due June 30, 2026. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ items with response due June 26, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted bids for 300+ food items and 60+ non-food supplies due June 8, 2026. The Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) sought bids for 900+ grocery items due April 29, 2026. The City Schools of Decatur (Georgia) posted an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026. The Douglas County School System (Georgia), through the GEC Buying Cooperative, issued an RFP for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of $5.5 million combined, due March 4, 2026. The code itself does not support meaningful pursuit activity—no recent solicitation actually targets specialty frozen wine grapes or variant products within this commodity classification.