UNSPSC 50521552: Non GMO laxton apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO laxton 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 50521552 Non GMO Laxton apples is a Commodity code that covers fresh apple procurement by state and local food service operations, school districts, and healthcare entities for use in cafeterias, meal programs, and concession facilities. The code sees activity from school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare coalitions sourcing fresh produce for food service operations under contracts typically awarded on competitive bid or RFP basis. Recent solicitations show school districts and county food-service operations procuring apples alongside broader fresh-produce lineups that emphasize USDA compliance, domestic sourcing, quality standards, delivery reliability, and food-safety certifications including HACCP plans.

The most recent state and local activity under this code spans Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, requiring sourcing within 400 miles and Wisconsin state boundaries with a $0.20 per pound preference on organic produce; Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, due June 26, 2026, with Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic agricultural commodity content and delivery to three school locations through June 30, 2027; Bartow County School System in Georgia issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026 and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested bids for approximately 300 food items including fresh fruits due June 8, 2026 for the July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract period. School nutrition programs across both states weight cost at 40 percent in evaluation and require vendors to provide HACCP documentation, E-Verify authorization, liability insurance, and compliance with food-safety and recall-accessibility requirements prior to award.