UNSPSC 50521525: Non GMO fuji apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO fuji 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 50521525 Non GMO Fuji apples, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh apple procurement by state and local food-service buyers, though the recent solicitation record shows the code is tagged to a narrow slice of actual fresh-produce buying. School districts dominate the recent activity, procuring apples as part of broader fresh-produce and school-nutrition contracts; counties and healthcare coalitions also participate. The work includes supplying fresh apples meeting specified ripeness and sizing standards, compliant with food-safety regulations and HACCP protocols, delivered on regular schedules to school central distribution points or park concession facilities. Contracts typically run one to three years with renewal options, and most solicitations apply a firm-pricing requirement with no separate fuel surcharges. The work flows through both formal IFB (Invitation for Bid) and RFP processes; school districts weight cost heavily (30–40 percent of evaluation), with quality and compliance accounting for the remainder.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, contract value approximately $78,000 for school year 2026–2027, bids due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly sourced within 400 miles of Madison, contract September through November 2026 with extension options, bids due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce under IFB for 2026–2027 spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, bids due June 26, 2026. Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, RFP deadline June 22, 2026 with contract through June 30, 2027. A Marion Health Care Coalition produce proposal (posted August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026) and Collier County Board of County Commissioners food-services ITN for North Collier Regional Park (posted October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025—date anomaly in source) round out recent buyers. The code shows moderate recent state and local activity, though the majority of opportunities are tagged to broader produce or food-service categories rather than to apples specifically.