UNSPSC 50553600: Canned or jarred non GMO wine grapes

The type of non GMO grape known as non GMO wine 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 50553600 Canned or jarred non-GMO wine grapes, a Class code, does not align with the state and local procurement activity appearing in recent solicitations tagged under this code. The opportunities posted reference canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, fresh produce, eggs, grocery staples, and school nutrition food service products—none of which are wine grapes, canned or otherwise. The code shows little relevant recent activity; the mismatch between the nominal code scope and actual goods being procured suggests either misclassification in posting systems or a code with minimal current state and local demand.

Issuing bodies across the recent opportunities span school districts (Oregon Department of Corrections, Austin Independent School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Dallas Independent School District, Douglas County School System), state agencies (State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and municipalities (City of Bridgeport Connecticut). Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Oregon, Virginia, and Connecticut. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' canned applesauce ITB S-29100-00017453 (due July 31, 2026); Austin Independent School District's dried fruit bars and apple crisps RFP 27RFP004 (due July 16, 2026); Douglas County School System's fresh produce and eggs RFP SN 26-004 (due March 4, 2026); and Dallas Independent School District's various food products RFP JC250079 (due April 2, 2026). The code's placement and actual procurement signal a disconnect; business development teams should verify correct UNSPSC mapping with procurement offices before pursuing opportunities under this designation.