UNSPSC 50553459: Canned or jarred non GMO muscat seedless grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO muscat 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 50553459 Canned or jarred non-GMO muscat seedless grapes (Commodity) appears in state and local procurement activity primarily as part of broader food-service purchasing under school nutrition, institutional food supply, and corrections facility feeding programs. While the code name specifies a single product line, recent solicitations tagged under this code show that state and local governments are buying shelf-stable food items in bulk for cafeterias, senior services, and correctional facilities — typically including canned fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy, grains, and related staples rather than the specific grape product alone. Issuing bodies include state departments (Georgia, Texas, Oregon, Illinois), county governments (Gwinnett County, Georgia; Hancock County, Georgia), city school districts (Austin ISD, Texas; Bridgeport Board of Education, Connecticut), and specialized state agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission). The issuing-body mix reflects a consolidation of institutional feeding demand: state correctional systems and health agencies anchor large multi-location contracts, while school districts and county agencies drive smaller, more frequent orders for specific produce or prepared items.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, and Illinois, with secondary activity in Connecticut. Representative solicitations include Gwinnett County's October 2026 IFB for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (35 line items including canned proteins, vegetables, and condiments) due October 19, 2026; Oregon Department of Corrections' July 2026 ITB for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce due July 31, 2026, with a historical award price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales; Texas Health and Human Services Commission's June 2026 IFB for food and consumable products to the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a prior-period historical value of $1.5 million and a contract term through August 31, 2027; and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's May 2026 IFB (extended to May 4, 2026) for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse areas. Hancock County Schools' June 2026 IFB for fresh produce (over 200 line items, multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty items) and Bridgeport's June 2026 procurement for 115 commodity line items reflect routine school-nutrition demand. Most awards are made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; payment typically follows within 30 to 45 days of receipt and inspection. Delivery is FOB Destination with prepaid freight in most cases, and contracts commonly run one to three years with renewal or extension options at the issuing body's discretion.