UNSPSC 50543634: Frozen non GMO muscat of alexandria grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO muscat of alexandria 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 50543634 Frozen non-GMO Muscat of Alexandria grapes is a Commodity code that in practice reflects state and local government procurement of shelf-stable and fresh food items for school nutrition programs, senior services departments, and municipal food operations, not frozen specialty grape varieties. The recent state and local opportunities tagged under this code show school districts, county social services, and municipal education boards soliciting broad food procurement — including produce, proteins, dairy, grains, and paper supplies — to support the National School Lunch Program and related meal-service operations. Issuing bodies span county boards of education (Hancock County, Early County in Georgia; Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), county social services departments (Gwinnett County Department of Community Services), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). The code's application to frozen grapes appears to be nominal; actual activity centers on comprehensive food-service supply chains rather than specialty frozen produce.

Recent opportunities posted between May and October 2026 show activity concentrated in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus, and specialty fruits for the 2026-27 school year with a June 26, 2026 bid deadline; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable items including peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, and vegetables due October 19, 2026; the City of Bridgeport sought bids on over 1,100 line items of breakfast items, frozen products, dairy, and meats for the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services Department with electronic bids due June 30, 2026; and Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids for over 300 food items and 60 non-food supplies for school meal programs with a June 8, 2026 deadline. All opportunities emphasized Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed products), USDA nutrition standards, firm fixed pricing with no fuel surcharges, and delivery to school or district facilities Monday through Friday during restricted hours. Payment terms typically run Net 30 to Net 45 days with delivery required within 72 hours to 48 hours of order placement.