UNSPSC 50521506: Non GMO bramley apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO bramley 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 50521506 Non GMO Bramley apples, a Commodity code, shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The recent opportunities posted under this code involve fresh bananas, mixed fresh produce, and comprehensive school nutrition produce procurement rather than Bramley apples specifically. Madison Metropolitan School District solicited bids for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026), neither of which targets the Bramley apple variety. The code appears to be a nominal tag that does not match the actual commodity families being procured.

School districts across Georgia, Texas, and Wisconsin dominate the recent opportunities block with multiple institutions issuing RFBs, RFQs, IFBs, and RFPs for fresh produce and school nutrition services between February and July 2026. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) encompassing over 200 fresh produce line items including multiple apple varieties such as Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Jazz—none Bramley-specific. Douglas County School System procured produce through GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 Georgia school districts with approximately $5.5 million in combined estimated annual spending (RFP SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026). Bartow County Schools, Bulloch County Schools, Liberty County Schools, Muscogee County Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, Glynn County Schools, and Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida all issued overlapping produce contracts. McAllen Independent School District (Texas) and Austin Independent School District issued RFPs for fresh produce and beverages with multi-campus service requirements. The geographic concentration spans Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida school districts, with secondary activity in states with institutional food service programs. If pursuing this code, focus on larger cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple school districts and farm-to-school initiatives that specify heirloom or specialty apple varieties; standard commodity apple procurement favors index-priced, high-volume varieties rather than specialty cultivars like Bramley.