UNSPSC 50553462: Canned or jarred non GMO new cross grapes

The variety of non GMO table grapes known as non GMO new cross 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 50553462 Canned or jarred non-GMO new cross grapes (Commodity) represents a narrow food-products category that state and local governments procure as part of broader food-service and nutrition operations, though the recent opportunities block shows minimal direct demand for grapes specifically. The code nominally describes preserved grape products, but the most recent state and local solicitations under this taxonomy focus heavily on institutional food supply spanning canned and fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and shelf-stable items for correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, schools, county senior services, and veterans homes. Work being solicited includes food procurement for cafeterias, nutrition centers, and meal programs at detention facilities, state hospitals, schools, and social-service agencies. Issuing bodies include state departments (Texas HHSC, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Georgia, Texas Comptroller for TDCJ), county governments (Gwinnett County in Georgia, Hancock County Schools in Georgia), municipalities (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut), school districts (Austin Independent School District), and state-supported institutions (Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy). Repeat buyers in the recent block include the State of Illinois (multiple quarterly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home), Texas state agencies (HHSC and TDCJ), and Oregon Department of Corrections.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, and Connecticut, with scattered opportunities in other states. Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requesting informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, vegetables, rice, pasta) due October 19, 2026 under IWQ 140229; the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office soliciting weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy on a brand-specific and brand-or-equal basis with due dates in August and June 2026; the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing ITBs for canned fruit applesauce (approximately 4,760 cases and 1,904 cases in separate procurements) with the historical awarded price at $21.84 per case; Hancock County Board of Education requesting bids on fresh produce for school year 2026–27 (over 200 line items spanning apples, berries, vegetables, citrus) due June 26, 2026; the Texas Comptroller issuing IFB 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five geographic distribution areas, with response due May 4, 2026; and the Texas HHSC requesting bids for supplemental food and consumables serving state hospitals and state-supported living centers statewide, with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years. The code shows activity but limited direct pursuit opportunity for canned grapes as a standalone line item; vendors should monitor broader institutional food procurement to identify grape-product demand embedded in multi-item food tenders.