UNSPSC 50521545: Non GMO jonagold apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO jonagold 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 50521545 Non GMO jonagold apples (Commodity) describes fresh whole apples sourced without genetic modification, but the recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows minimal direct targeting of jonagold varieties specifically. Instead, school districts and regional food service operators soliciting fresh produce—including apples as line items within broader fresh-fruit categories—dominate the activity. Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, and Early County Board of Education have all posted produce solicitations in the past six months that encompass multiple apple varieties (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz, and others) alongside berries, vegetables, and seasonal fruits. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts managing National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program procurement, supplemented by county-level food service operations and healthcare coalitions. Food service vendors are expected to meet HACCP compliance, traceability documentation by farm of origin, and delivery schedules keyed to school calendars or operational demand patterns.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Wisconsin. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school locations across the 2026–27 school year. Bartow County School System (Georgia) issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables with a 400-mile sourcing radius and a June 22, 2026 submission deadline. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) solicited petite bananas under RFB 4162 due July 29, 2026 at $78,000 annual value and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under RFB 4163 due the same date, both requiring Wisconsin or 400-mile sourcing. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids including fruits and vegetables due June 8, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025. School districts weight cost heavily (typically 30–40%) alongside compliance, local sourcing, diverse-vendor status, and references; a 10% local-vendor preference applies in Collier County, and Wisconsin districts apply cost preferences for organic produce and Wisconsin Supplier Diversity Program certification.