UNSPSC 50521511: Non GMO codlin apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO codlin 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 50521511 Non GMO codlin apples, a Commodity code, nominally addresses a narrow agricultural input but bears minimal connection to state and local procurement activity currently posted under this classification. The recent solicitations tagged to this code predominantly solicit fresh produce for school nutrition programs, with substantial variety across fruit and vegetable categories rather than codlin apples specifically. Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 (due July 29, 2026) seeks petite bananas in 150-count case packs at specified ripeness stages, while RFB 4163 requests fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison, Wisconsin. The code shows little relevant recent activity; the posted opportunities do not name codlin apples or single-variety procurement patterns. State and local school districts remain the primary issuing bodies under this code tier, with Georgia school systems (Hancock County, Bartow County, Bulloch County, Glynn County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, and Savannah-Chatham County) representing the largest concentration of recent activity.

Georgia dominates recent procurement volume, with school districts in Brunswick, Sparta, Cartersville, Statesboro, Hinesville, and Savannah posting invitations for bid (IFB) and requests for proposal (RFP) for fresh produce spanning 60 to 200+ line items annually valued between $1.1 million and $4.4 million for multi-district cooperatives. Texas school districts (Austin, McAllen) and Florida's Hillsborough County Public Schools also posted produce solicitations, though not specifically for codlin apples. Hancock County Board of Education (IFB SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026) lists over 200 fresh produce line items across multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) but does not reference codlin apples. School districts consistently weight cost at 30 to 50 percent in evaluation, require HACCP plans, mandate Buy American compliance (minimum 51 percent domestic content for processed goods), carry $500,000 to $2 million liability insurance, and enforce weekly or twice-weekly deliveries. The code shows no standalone codlin-apple solicitations; pursue only if your firm supplies mixed fresh-produce bundles to institutional food service or holds existing relationships with school district nutrition programs already buying through broader commodity categories.