UNSPSC 50521534: Non GMO golden noble apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO golden noble 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 50521534 Non GMO golden noble apples is a Commodity code representing fresh fruit procurement by state and local food-service buyers, though recent solicitation activity shows the code encompasses broader fresh produce sourcing than the specific apple variety alone. State and local governments buying under this code procure fresh fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, park concession operations, healthcare facility meal service, and other institutional food operations. The scope spans individual commodity line items (petite bananas, fresh apples of multiple varieties, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, citrus, and specialty fruits) specified by count, case size, ripeness stage, and delivery temperature; vendors must meet food safety and HACCP compliance, provide traceability documentation by farm of origin where required, and deliver to multiple institutional locations on fixed schedules with quality guarantees and recall accessibility. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education in Georgia), county parks and recreation divisions (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School districts dominate the recent activity, typically through IFB or RFB notice types, with evaluation criteria weighting cost, vendor qualifications, food-safety compliance, and geographic or diversity preferences.

Recent opportunities show concentrated activity in Georgia and Wisconsin. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for over 200 produce line items with bids due June 26, 2026, requiring delivery to three school locations July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 under Buy American provisions. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted separate RFBs for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (bids due July 29, 2026, approximately 5,900 servings weekly for nine weeks, contingent on federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant funding). Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles through RFP 10-2026-019 with proposals due June 22, 2026 and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year with renewal options. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession produce with proposals due March 6, 2025. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids covering 300+ items including fresh fruits and vegetables with bids due June 8, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition also solicited fresh produce proposals due August 21, 2026, and the State of Georgia posted a broad food-supplies solicitation due June 22, 2026 with scope details in the attached document.