UNSPSC 50543635: Frozen non GMO muscat orange grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO muscat orange 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 50543635 Frozen non-GMO muscat orange grapes is a Commodity code covering specialty frozen fruit products that state and local governments procure primarily for school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional food service. The recent opportunities indicate that this code sits within a much broader portfolio of fresh and frozen produce, proteins, and shelf-stable food items that school districts, county governments, and state agencies acquire to support the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and senior meal services. State and local buyers under this code emphasize domestic sourcing, compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed items), HACCP food safety protocols, nutritional standards under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, allergen controls, and firm fixed pricing with transportation included.

The issuing bodies are primarily school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, City of Bridgeport Board of Education), county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut, with solicitations posted between May and October 2026. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's June 2026 RFQ for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with delivery to three school sites (bid opening June 29, 2026); Early County Board of Education's June 2026 IFB for food, non-food, and paper supplies across 300+ items with a June 8, 2026 response date; and Gwinnett County's October 2026 RFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items with delivery to the Senior Services Center due October 19, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a May 2026 food and kitchen supplies bid with a June 22 response date. All contracts typically run for a one-year term (July through June) with options to extend or renew; vendors must carry general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000, provide three professional references, and comply with federal worker verification and debarment screening requirements when contract amounts exceed established thresholds.