UNSPSC 50543628: Frozen non GMO merlot grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO merlot 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 50543628 Frozen non-GMO merlot grapes is a Commodity code that nominally covers specialty frozen grape products, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows no relevant solicitations. The most recent opportunities posted under or near this code designation span fresh produce, shelf-stable grocery items, and school meal program supplies across multiple issuing bodies — Gwinnett County, the City of Bridgeport Board of Education, Hancock County and Early County school districts, and the State of Georgia — but none specifically solicit frozen merlot grapes or frozen specialty wine grapes. The Hancock County Schools fresh produce solicitation names apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, and specialty items such as kiwis and mangos, but not frozen wine grapes. The Early County and Gwinnett County food solicitations span meats, poultry, dairy, produce, condiments, and non-food supplies without reference to frozen specialty grape products. The City of Bridgeport's 1,100+ line-item grocery bid covers breakfast items, frozen products, vegetables, fruits, and other commodities for the National School Lunch Program, again with no frozen wine grape component. The State of Georgia solicitation brief does not detail the specific items or scope.

The geographic footprint of recent activity centers on Georgia (Gwinnett, Hancock, and Early counties and the state procurement office) and Connecticut (City of Bridgeport), with response dates clustering from May through October 2026. No recent state or local opportunity explicitly names frozen merlot grapes, frozen wine grapes, or any equivalent specialty frozen grape product as a procurement need. This code shows minimal or no current activity in the state and local market for the commodity it nominally describes.