UNSPSC 50521520: Non GMO earligold apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO earligold 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 50521520 Non-GMO Earligold Apples is a Commodity code. State and local governments solicit under this code far less frequently than the abstract taxonomy name suggests; the recent-opportunity record shows school nutrition programs are actually buying fresh produce across broad assortments—including apples, bananas, berries, peppers, and other fruits and vegetables—with apple varieties and sourcing patterns varying by district need rather than strict SKU-level specifications. Earligold and other named apple cultivars appear as line items within larger produce contracts rather than as standalone buys. School districts dominate the buyer base, with occasional participation by state agricultural departments. The work being solicited is institutional food service procurement: districts issue RFBs, RFPs, and IFBs for annual or multi-year supply contracts covering weekly or on-demand delivery of fresh and processed produce to school feeding programs, with evaluation typically weighted toward cost, vendor experience, product quality, and compliance with Buy American provisions and USDA food safety standards (HACCP plans, recall procedures, traceability documentation).

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Texas school districts. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) seeking fresh fruit and vegetable snacks via RFB 4163 (due July 29, 2026, estimated $78,000 annual value); Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing IFB SN002-2027 for over 200 fresh produce line items including multiple apple varieties (sealed bids due June 26, 2026); Bulloch County School District (Georgia) procuring locally-grown produce including apples via IFP with proposals due May 4, 2026; and Austin Independent School District (Texas) soliciting fresh produce and beverages through RFP 26RFP034 (proposals due March 11, 2026). Geographic preference clauses and Buy American requirements are standard. Award is typically made on a line-item basis to lowest responsive and responsible bidders, and cooperative purchasing vehicles (such as the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts in Georgia) pool volumes and extend contract reach across multiple school systems.