UNSPSC 50521512: Non GMO cortland apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO cortland 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 50521512 Non GMO Cortland apples, a Commodity code, represents institutional produce procurement driven primarily by school district food service operations seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for child nutrition programs. The code's nominal scope—non-GMO Cortland apples specifically—diverges markedly from the actual procurement activity in the recent opportunities block, which shows school districts and related public bodies buying comprehensive fresh produce portfolios spanning apples, bananas, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, and specialty items across dozens of line items per solicitation. State and local governments under this code buy fresh produce for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program compliance, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program distribution, and general school nutrition supply. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and county boards of education across Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida, with a smaller share of state-level procurement (Georgia Department of Education). School districts dominate the buyer base; no county governments, municipalities, or transit authorities appear in the recent opportunities. Repeat buyers include the Madison Metropolitan School District (multiple RFBs in July 2026), Liberty County Board of Education (IFBs for produce and food products), Hancock County Board of Education, Glynn County Board of Education, and Douglas County School System, indicating sustained annual procurement cycles tied to school fiscal calendars (July-June cycles predominate).

Recent activity clusters heavily in Georgia and Texas, with secondary activity in Wisconsin and Florida. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated $78,000 annual value) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (due July 29, 2026, contingent on USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program federal grant approval); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items and three school delivery locations (due June 26, 2026, July 1, 2026 contract start); Liberty County Board of Education's IFBs for produce and comprehensive food products (due April 29, 2026); Muscogee County School District's ITB for approximately 60 produce line items priced against USDA Fruit and Vegetable Market News Index (due April 27, 2026, contract August 1, 2026); and Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 districts across two Georgia areas with approximately $5.5 million estimated annual spending (due March 4, 2026). Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, traceability documentation, and minimum liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million) appear across all recent solicitations. Geographic preference and local sourcing requirements (within 50–400 miles) are common, and many districts apply price preferences for organic or locally grown items. The code shows consistent activity and substantial institutional volume.