UNSPSC 50521549: Non GMO kidd's orange red apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO kidd's orange red 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 50521549 Non GMO Kidd's Orange Red Apples is a Commodity code that captures fresh apple procurement by state and local food service operations, including school districts, county parks departments, healthcare consortiums, and other public entities operating cafeterias and food concessions. The code sees activity across school nutrition programs, regional park concessions, and institutional food service operations that source fresh produce for student meals, park visitors, and patients. State and local buyers under this code prioritize USDA compliance, freshness guarantees, delivery logistics to multiple sites, and adherence to food-safety standards including HACCP plans and temperature controls.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Midwest, with school districts representing the primary issuing bodies. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) bid fresh produce broadly under RFB 4163 in July 2026 (due July 29) and RFB 4162 for petite bananas specifically in July 2026; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) requested bids on fresh produce including multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) under IFB #SN002-2027 in June 2026 (due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables under RFP 10-2026-019 with a June 22, 2026 submission deadline; and Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested food bids including produce and dairy items due June 8, 2026. Non-school entities include Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida), which solicited food services including produce sourcing for North Collier Regional Park via ITN in October 2026 (due March 6, 2025), and Marion Health Care Coalition, which requested produce proposals in August 2026 (due August 21, 2026). Buy American provisions, domestic sourcing preferences, local-sourcing requirements within 400 miles, and diverse-vendor set-asides appear across multiple recent opportunities.