UNSPSC 50543620: Frozen non GMO grenache grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO grenache 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 50543620 Frozen non-GMO grenache grapes is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, is tagged to school district food service procurement but does not appear to see direct single-product targeting; instead, frozen and fresh produce categories are procured as part of larger grocery and food service contracts serving school nutrition programs under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The actual work solicited under this code space includes comprehensive fresh and frozen produce supply to school nutrition services, spanning produce items (apples, berries, broccoli, carrots, citrus, peppers, tomatoes, and leafy greens), fresh eggs, and frozen grocery staples delivered to multiple school sites Monday through Friday during standard operating hours. Issuing bodies are primarily school districts and school boards of education across multiple states, with occasional participation from city school systems and regional purchasing cooperatives. Vendors must comply with Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed items), maintain HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, carry general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, meet USDA nutrition standards including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements, submit E-Verify authorization and federal debarment certifications, and accept electronic ordering through school nutrition management systems such as LINQ and Bonfire portals.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia, Connecticut, and Missouri. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issuing IFB BNB052266 for over 1,100 grocery line items due June 30, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce with bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school sites; the City Schools of Decatur issuing IFB PE77310NONST2026000000018 for frozen foods and grocery items with virtual pre-bid on April 29, 2026 and bids due May 15, 2026; Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) soliciting over 900 grocery line items with electronic submissions due April 29, 2026; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System issuing Bid 2634 for 72 fresh produce items due April 23, 2026; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) issuing RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026. Contract periods typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, firm pricing requirements, Net 30 to Net 45 payment terms, and prepaid freight with no fuel surcharges permitted.