UNSPSC 50521518: Non GMO delicious apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO delicious 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 50521518 Non GMO delicious apples, a Commodity code, covers fresh apple supply to state and local food-service operations, including school nutrition programs, county parks concession facilities, and healthcare providers. State and local governments procure this commodity primarily through school districts and county park authorities, with recent activity concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and healthcare-affiliated organizations (Marion Health Care Coalition). The scope of work encompasses fresh apple procurement for student meal programs, concession operations at regional parks, and produce service agreements with specifications on variety, ripeness stage, delivery timing, and food-safety compliance including HACCP plans and temperature control.

Recent opportunities reflect a consistent pattern across school nutrition programs and county recreation facilities. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4162 for petite bananas (July 29, 2026 response deadline) as part of broader fresh-produce procurement, while Hancock County Board of Education requested bids on fresh produce for school year 2026-27 (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026) specifying multiple apple varieties including Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, and Honey Crisp alongside other fruits and vegetables for delivery to three school locations. Bartow County School System in Georgia issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (due June 22, 2026) requiring produce sourced within 400 miles, and Early County Board of Education posted line-by-line food bids (due June 8, 2026) covering approximately 300 food items including fresh fruits for the National School Lunch Program. Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited food-service vendors via Invitation to Negotiate for North Collier Regional Park (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025), which includes concession operations requiring diverse fresh produce including apples. School districts dominate recent activity in Georgia and Wisconsin, typically with annual contract values ranging from $78,000 to six-figure commitments and terms running July through June aligned to the school year.