UNSPSC 50521524: Non GMO flower of kent apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO flower of kent 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 50521524 Non GMO flower of kent apples, a Commodity code, does not map to the recent state and local procurement activity tagged under it. The source records show five school districts and two regional procurement bodies soliciting fresh produce, complete food service operations, and generic food and kitchen products—none specifically requesting Non GMO Kent apples or any apple variety by that descriptor. Three of the five school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, and Bartow County in Georgia) do list apple varieties in their fresh-produce scopes (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz), but Kent is absent from all three itemized lists, and none designates Non GMO status as a requirement. The code's nominal scope appears mismatched to the actual opportunities being posted.

Recent activity under this code shows no relevant solicitations. School districts across Wisconsin and Georgia are the primary recent buyers of fresh produce in the source block, but their apple procurement focuses on commodity varieties without Non GMO certification or Kent-apple specifications. The State of Georgia and Marion Health Care Coalition also appear as buyers of produce and food services, but neither names Non GMO Kent apples in their scope statements. Unless vendors have existing cooperative-purchasing or blanket-ordering relationships that extend to Non GMO Kent-apple supply, this code does not represent actionable procurement opportunity in the current state and local market.