UNSPSC 50553410: Canned or jarred non GMO black beauty seedless grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO black beauty seedless grapes that have been canned or jarred 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 50553410 Canned or jarred non-GMO black beauty seedless grapes (Commodity) does not reflect the actual procurement activity under this code in recent state and local solicitations. The code's narrow scope — non-GMO black beauty grapes specifically — rarely appears as a standalone line item in state and local food purchasing. Instead, jurisdictions buying under or near this code are procuring broad shelf-stable food products, canned and fresh produce, and comprehensive food-service commodities that span proteins, vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy, and consumables. Issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners, state corrections and health departments, school districts, cities, and state veterans homes. The work reflects routine institutional food service — supplying correctional facilities, state hospitals, veterans homes, schools, and senior centers with planned or emergency food stock. Contracts award on lowest responsive and responsible bid or best-value criteria, with pricing quoted per unit of measure (per case, per ounce, or per item) and delivery typically F.O.B. destination within 30 to 72 hours or on scheduled intervals.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and Connecticut. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an RFQ for approximately 1,062 cases of mixed shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, canned vegetables) due October 19, 2026, for delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office issued multiple RFPs for weekly food orders to the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy for the fourth quarter of FY-27, due August 24, 2026, under both brand-specific and brand-or-equal specifications. The Oregon Department of Corrections posted an ITB for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce, due July 31, 2026, with a historical award price of $21.84 per case and a 10 percent combined Oregon-goods and Oregon-vendor preference. Austin Independent School District requested proposals for dried fruit bars and apple crisps, due July 16, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted an IFB for food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical contract value of $1.5 million annually, due July 13, 2026. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued an IFB for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five geographic regions, due May 4, 2026, with a two-year initial term and two optional one-year renewals.