UNSPSC 50521503: Non GMO api apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO api 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 50521503 Non GMO api apples (Commodity) represents fresh produce supply contracts that school districts, county parks departments, and regional health coalitions are actively purchasing for food service operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code track school lunch programs, institutional food service, and public recreation concessions requiring fresh fruit and vegetable sourcing. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), and Bartow County School System (Georgia) all posting produce bids in recent months. County parks departments and health care coalitions also solicit under this code—Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) sought food vendors for North Collier Regional Park, and Marion Health Care Coalition sought fresh produce suppliers. The scope of work encompasses direct procurement of fresh produce (individual fruits, prepared snacks, and bulk vegetables) with emphasis on quality standards, delivery schedules, temperature control, traceability documentation, and HACCP compliance. Many solicitations impose local-sourcing preferences (400-mile radius requirements in Georgia and Wisconsin) and domestic agricultural content mandates where applicable.

Georgia and Wisconsin show the most recent activity under this code. Madison Metropolitan School District posted RFBs for petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks in July 2026 (due July 29, 2026), with the fresh-fruit bid contingent on federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant approval and requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles and organic-produce pricing preferences. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) requested sealed bids on fresh produce for the 2026–27 school year (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026), specifying over 200 line items across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty fruits with delivery to three school sites. Bartow County School System (Georgia) issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (due June 22, 2026) with 400-mile sourcing requirements and seasonal availability scoring. Collier County Parks and Recreation (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for North Collier Regional Park food services (ITN #258360, due March 6, 2025), where food concession operators supply diverse fresh options during school-year and tournament play. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited line-by-line food bids encompassing 300+ items including fresh fruits and vegetables (due June 8, 2026).