UNSPSC 50521508: Non GMO calville blanche d'hiver apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO calville blanche d'hiver 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 50521508 Non GMO Calville Blanche d'Hiver Apples is a Commodity code that shows no recent relevant procurement activity. The recent opportunities tagged to this code involve petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, mixed produce, and broader school nutrition food service contracts — none of which address specialty apple varieties or non-GMO apple procurement specifically. While school districts and state agencies across Georgia, Wisconsin, Texas, and Florida are actively soliciting fresh produce and food service items through IFBs, RFPs, and RFQs, the posted opportunities do not target the narrow commodity scope this code represents. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being procured signals minimal current market activity for this specific product line.

School districts dominate the issuing bodies in recent fresh-produce procurement, with repeat activity from Liberty County Board of Education, Glynn County Board of Education, and others across Georgia, alongside activity in Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District) and Texas (McAllen, Austin school districts). Geographic concentration centers on Georgia and Texas school systems, with secondary activity in Wisconsin and Florida. Representative solicitations include Liberty County Board of Education's IFB for produce and food products with a July 1, 2026 start (sealed bids due April 29, 2026), Glynn County Board of Education's IFB 27-02 for fresh produce serving 16 schools (bids due April 14, 2026), and Austin Independent School District's RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and beverages (proposals due March 11, 2026). These contracts reflect institutional purchasing of commodity produce at volume — apples, bananas, leafy greens, berries, and root vegetables — but not specialty non-GMO cultivars by name. If pursuing this code, verify whether state and local procurement offices have actual need for non-GMO certification or named varieties before investing in qualification.