UNSPSC 50521516: Non GMO crab apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO crab 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 50521516 Non GMO crab apples (Commodity) shows little relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The available opportunities are tagged under this code but are soliciting petite bananas, various mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, and general produce for school nutrition programs — not crab apples or specialty apple varieties. While the code nominally describes a narrow commodity, the recent state and local contract opportunities do not reflect procurement of non-GMO crab apples specifically, suggesting either minimal current demand for this item through formal bidding processes or systematic mis-tagging of broader produce categories under this code in jurisdictional databases.

School districts and county boards of education dominate the issuing bodies across recent opportunities, with activity concentrated in Georgia (Douglas County, Bulloch County, Glynn County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County) and Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District), along with Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District). Contracts support Child Nutrition Programs, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs (USDA-funded), and School Lunch/Breakfast Programs. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026) with estimated annual value of $78,000, and the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts (approximately $5.5 million combined estimated spending, closing March 4, 2026). If pursuing this code for actual crab apple procurement, verify with issuing nutrition directors that non-GMO specialty apples are a supported line item, as the recent record suggests broader commodity sourcing rather than narrow varietal specificity.