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 is a Commodity code capturing fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent opportunities tagged under this code show activity spanning broader fresh produce categories — petite bananas, generic fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, multi-item fresh produce bundles for school nutrition programs, and regional produce sourcing — rather than non-GMO Cortlands specifically. State and local buyers under this code include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County), regional healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state-level food procurement (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs dominate recent activity, with contracts supporting National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations, fresh fruit and vegetable snack programs funded by USDA grants, and year-round concession operations at athletic facilities. Vendors face consistent requirements: HACCP plans, food safety compliance, E-Verify authorization, commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 depending on jurisdiction), delivery temperature and quality standards, and domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable.

Recent opportunities cluster in the Southeast and Midwest. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce across multiple varieties, due June 26, 2026. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted two RFBs in July 2026: RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin or within-400-mile sourcing (5,900 servings weekly, due July 29, 2026). Bartow County School System (Georgia) solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles under RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026, with contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids including fresh produce, due June 8, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted ITN 258360 for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession produce sourcing, due March 6, 2025. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026. State of Georgia issued a broad food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026 covering multiple categories. Geographic concentration appears strongest in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts, with activity also present in Florida and regional healthcare entities.