UNSPSC 50553431: Canned or jarred non GMO emperatriz grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO emperatriz 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 50553431 Canned or jarred non-GMO emperatriz grapes (Commodity) covers shelf-stable fruit products procured by state and local food-service operations, though recent opportunities under this code show limited activity focused on canned or jarred grape-specific purchases. Recent solicitations under the broader fruit and produce category reveal that state and local governments are actively buying canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, and mixed food commodities for school districts, corrections facilities, health and human services centers, and county senior services. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections and health agencies, school districts, county boards of education, and municipal nutrition centers. Work ranges from single-commodity purchases (canned applesauce, dried fruit) to comprehensive food-service supply contracts spanning 100+ line items of proteins, vegetables, fruits, and consumables. The mix of issuing bodies spans state corrections systems, state health and human services agencies, independent school districts, county and municipal education nutrition programs, and county senior services departments.

Recent opportunities show geographic spread across Georgia, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, Connecticut, and other states. Representative solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing an ITB for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce with delivery to Salem (ITB S-29100-00017453, bids due July 31, 2026); Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners seeking informal written quotes for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables for senior services (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026); the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office soliciting weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy under brand-specific and brand-or-equal specifications (due August 24, 2026); and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing an IFB for food and consumable products serving state supported living centers with a prior contract value of $1.5 million (due July 13, 2026). Austin Independent School District requested proposals for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (RFP 27RFP004, due July 16, 2026). The code shows sparse activity tied specifically to canned grapes; recent procurement focus is on applesauce, mixed dried fruit, and broader food-commodity categories.