UNSPSC 50521533: Non GMO golden delicious apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO golden 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 50521533 Non GMO golden delicious apples (Commodity) encompasses fresh apple procurement by state and local education and food-service agencies, though the recent opportunities block shows limited direct solicitation specifically naming non-GMO golden delicious varieties. School districts and county recreation departments are the primary buyers under this code, purchasing apples as part of broader fresh-produce contracts for school nutrition programs, park concessions, and institutional food services. The scope includes single-variety apple procurement meeting specified ripeness and quality standards, delivery logistics tied to institutional receiving schedules, temperature-controlled transport, and compliance with HACCP food-safety protocols and Buy American provisions where applicable.

Recent activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts, with ancillary procurement by county parks departments and healthcare coalitions. The Hancock County Board of Education's June 2026 IFB for fresh produce (PE67080NONST2027000000013) itemizes multiple apple varieties—Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Jazz—across 200+ line items for the 2026-27 school year; while the solicitation does not isolate non-GMO golden delicious as a standalone line item, the commodity sits within that family-level bid structure. Madison Metropolitan School District's July 2026 RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026) requires sourcing within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin state boundaries, applying a $0.20 per pound organic-produce preference discount. The Bartow County School System's May 2026 RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (proposal deadline June 22, 2026) requests seasonal product lists from farms within 400 miles. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with Georgia and Wisconsin showing the most recent activity; buy-local and organic preferences are consistent evaluation factors, and all awards require HACCP plans and E-Verify compliance.