UNSPSC 50553663: Canned or jarred non GMO viognier grapes

The variety of non GMO wine grapes known as non GMO viognier 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 50553663 Canned or jarred non-GMO viognier grapes is a Commodity code representing a narrow product line that does not materially match recent state and local procurement activity under this classification. The source records show that state and local governments soliciting under this code are actually purchasing broad food-service commodities—canned fruits, applesauce, fresh produce, proteins, dairy, frozen specialty entrees, and miscellaneous shelf-stable and refrigerated food products—for institutional feeding programs in corrections facilities, state hospitals, state supported living centers, school districts, and county senior services. The issuing bodies are state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, county boards of education, school districts, and county boards of commissioners across multiple jurisdictions. The code, when tagged in practice, does not isolate procurement to the specific varietal (non-GMO viognier) named in its abstract definition but instead casts a wide net over general food-supply contracting.

Recent activity shows procurement across Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued two ITBs for canned applesauce (approximately 1,904 cases in May 2026 and 4,760 cases in July 2026, due June 2 and July 31 respectively, with a historical price point of approximately $21.83 per case). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB for supplemental food and consumables statewide (210 line items, response due March 19, 2026, with a three-year maximum potential value of $4,500,000). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice procured cafeteria food products across five geographic areas (382 line items, response due May 4, 2026). Gwinnett County, Georgia requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, soups, and vegetables (response due October 19, 2026). The State of Illinois issued brand-specific and brand-or-equal weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (responses due June 17 and August 24, 2026). Austin Independent School District requested proposals for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (response due July 16, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education solicited fresh produce for the 2026–27 school year, over 200 line items (bids due June 26, 2026). The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut requested 115 line items of commodities for the Board of Education Nutrition Center (bids due June 26, 2026). Because the code's nominal scope diverges from the broad institutional food procurement being tagged to it, the code shows activity volume but limited relevance to viognier-specific or varietal grape procurement.