UNSPSC 50521553: Non GMO lord derby apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO lord derby 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 50521553 Non GMO lord derby apples is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of fresh produce items, particularly apples and other fruits and vegetables sourced for school nutrition programs, county recreational facilities, healthcare coalitions, and other public agencies. Recent solicitations show that state and local buyers are procuring fresh produce — including apples, bananas, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus fruits, and specialty items — for child nutrition programs, regional park food services, and institutional food operations. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, and Early County Board of Education all posting multiple RFBs and RFPs for produce. Counties (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state agencies (State of Georgia) also solicit under this code. A 400-mile local-sourcing requirement appears in several school district solicitations, and organic produce receives pricing preferences in some cases. Diverse-owned business certifications and local-vendor preferences are evaluated criteria in multiple procurements.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. Madison Metropolitan School District posted two RFBs in July 2026 — one for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026) and one for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for the USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (5,900 weekly servings, 400-mile Wisconsin sourcing requirement, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and root vegetables, with bids due June 26, 2026. Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including fresh produce for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program (due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations with fresh-food components, due March 6, 2025. The State of Georgia posted a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals for the 2026–2027 period, due August 21, 2026.