UNSPSC 50521547: Non GMO jonathan apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO jonathan 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 50521547 Non GMO jonathan apples is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual procurement activity in recent state and local solicitations. The recent opportunities tagged under this code predominantly solicit fresh produce broadly—bananas, mixed fruits and vegetables, apples across multiple varieties (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Jazz, and others), berries, citrus, and eggs—for school nutrition programs and child nutrition initiatives. The code's narrow focus on a single apple variety does not align with the scope of work being bought; solicitations consistently request comprehensive produce portfolios with dozens of line items, seasonal variety, and delivery commitments spanning school districts and their multiple campuses. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education, ranging from small rural districts (Early County, Liberty County, Glynn County in Georgia) to large urban systems (Austin ISD in Texas, Savannah-Chatham County in Georgia, McAllen ISD in Texas, Hillsborough County in Florida). State departments and county boards of education appear as repeat buyers, with state-level activity represented by the State of Georgia general food procurement. Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction—domestic sourcing preferences under Buy American provisions, geographic preferences for produce grown within specified radii (50 miles in Texas districts, 200–400 miles in Georgia districts, 400 miles in Wisconsin), and in some cases small and minority-owned business preferences or encouragement.

Geographic activity concentrates heavily in Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida based on recent postings. Georgia school districts account for the largest cluster, including Douglas County (serving 30 districts across two areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million to $1.1 million by geography), Hancock County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Glynn County, Savannah-Chatham County, and Muscogee County. Texas districts include Austin ISD and McAllen ISD, with Florida represented by Hillsborough County. Wisconsin appears through Madison Metropolitan School District. Representative solicitations include Liberty County Board of Education's dual IFBs (IFB SN26-004 and IFB for Food SY26-27, due April 29, 2026) requesting fresh produce and comprehensive food products with annual fixed pricing and prospective redetermination; Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative (due March 4, 2026) covering 30 districts with approximately $4.4 million annual estimated spending for Area One; and Austin ISD RFP 26RFP034 (due March 11, 2026) for fresh produce and a la carte beverages emphasizing Good Food Purchasing Program alignment and in-state preference. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFBs 4162 and 4163 (both due July 29, 2026) for petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program with geographic sourcing within 400 miles of Madison.