UNSPSC 50521532: Non GMO gold supreme apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO gold supreme 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 50521532 Non GMO gold supreme apples, a Commodity code, does not map to the recent state and local contract activity in the source block. The code nominally describes a specific apple variety, but the recent opportunities posted under this code solicit petite bananas, mixed fresh produce, and comprehensive produce-and-egg bundles across multiple categories and sourcing models. The mismatch between the code's narrow scope and the actual procurements being tagged to it suggests either a cataloging error in the source system or a deliberate use of a specific-apple code to span broader commodity families.

State and local school districts across Georgia, Texas, and Florida are driving the activity—principally independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan, McAllen ISD, Austin ISD, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn County, Liberty County, Bulloch County, Early County, Hancock County), county school systems (Douglas County, Muscogee County, Bartow County), and one state agency (Georgia, for institutional food and kitchen products). Issuing bodies span rural, suburban, and urban geographies, with emphasis on National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program support, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program participation, and farm-to-school initiatives. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, annual value $78,000, due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB SN002-2027 for over 200 fresh-produce line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, and vegetables (sealed bids due June 26, 2026), and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative spanning 72 produce and egg line items across 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two (proposals due March 4, 2026). The geographic spread centers on Georgia, with secondary activity in Texas and Florida; all posted opportunities use RFB, RFP, or IFB notice types and typically include firm pricing anchored to USDA market indices, HACCP compliance requirements, Buy American provisions, and insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. No recent activity under this code is directly relevant to non-GMO gold supreme apples as a standalone commodity.