UNSPSC 50521502: Non GMO ambrosia apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO ambrosia apples. 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 50521502 Non GMO ambrosia apples is a Commodity code that covers the procurement of ambrosia apples, typically in bulk quantities, by state and local government food service operations. State and local buyers soliciting under this code include school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare provider coalitions, and county boards of education. The apples are purchased as fresh produce for school nutrition programs, institutional food service operations, and park concession facilities. Recent solicitations show that apples are commonly procured as line items within broader fresh produce contracts rather than as standalone commodity bids; when specified, ambrosia apples appear alongside other apple varieties (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) as part of diversified fresh-fruit offerings. Deliveries typically occur Monday through Friday to designated warehouse or distribution sites, with case quantities and ripeness specifications varying by end use. Quality requirements include adherence to HACCP plans, food safety compliance, minimum fill-rate guarantees, and traceability documentation by farm of origin where applicable. Some solicitations apply geographic sourcing preferences (produce sourced within 400 miles or within-state) and organic-produce pricing discounts (up to $0.20 per pound). Contract terms commonly run one school or fiscal year with optional renewal periods.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) is soliciting fresh produce including multiple apple varieties for the 2026-27 school year with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 under IFB #SN002-2027. Bartow County School System (Georgia) issued RFP 10-2026-019 on May 21, 2026, seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) released RFB 4163 on July 8, 2026, for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks with bids due July 29, 2026 and a 5 percent diverse-owned business preference on eligible vendors. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted FY27 food bids on May 11, 2026, due June 8, 2026, covering approximately 300+ food items across three schools. Outside school nutrition, Marion Health Care Coalition (Missouri) requested produce proposals due August 21, 2026, and Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025. The code shows consistent but modest recent activity primarily tied to school lunch programs and institutional food service in the Southeast and Midwest.