UNSPSC 50521517: Non GMO crispin apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO crispin 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 50521517 Non GMO crispin apples is a Commodity code that encompasses the procurement of fresh apples—including crispin and other varieties—by state and local food service operations. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments purchase fresh produce for school nutrition programs, county parks and recreation food service, healthcare facilities, and other institutional food operations. The code captures produce purchasing at scale, with contracts typically spanning full school years or multi-year terms and requiring compliance with food safety, delivery, and quality standards. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia).

Activity is concentrated in the South and Midwest, with recent solicitations posted from Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County). Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz), with sealed bids due June 26, 2026, for the 2026-27 school year; Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin, with bids due July 29, 2026, and a contract value estimated at approximately $78,000 for the 2026-2027 term; and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026, and a contract term from July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027. School districts and county education boards frequently apply local-sourcing preferences, Buy American provisions, and support for diverse-owned vendors through evaluation criteria weighting or price adjustments.