UNSPSC 50521554: Non GMO macoun apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO macoun 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 50521554 Non GMO macoun apples, a Commodity code, captures fresh apple procurement by state and local public bodies for school nutrition programs, county parks and recreation food services, healthcare facility dining, and regional produce distribution networks. The recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying individual apple varieties as line items within broader fresh-produce contracts rather than as standalone macoun-specific procurements. The code appears in multi-item produce bids alongside other apple varieties (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz, Ambrosia), berries, root vegetables, and leafy greens that school districts, county boards of education, and county parks departments source for meal service. Quality and food-safety requirements dominate scope language: vendors must meet ripeness and temperature specifications, maintain HACCP plans, provide traceability documentation by farm of origin, comply with Buy American provisions where applicable, and deliver produce inspected and ready for use. Geographic-sourcing preferences appear in several recent solicitations, with some jurisdictions mandating produce sourced within 400 miles or within-state to support local agriculture.

The issuing-body mix is dominated by school districts and county boards of education, with secondary activity from county parks departments and healthcare coalitions. Georgia school systems (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education) and Florida's Collier County Board of County Commissioners account for the most recent posted opportunities. Madison Metropolitan School District issued separate RFBs for petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks in July 2026, Hancock County Board of Education solicited fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties with bids due June 26, 2026, Bartow County School System issued an RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables due June 22, 2026, Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, and the Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026. Collier County's Invitation to Negotiate for North Collier Regional Park food services (due March 6, 2025) represents county-level concession work. The State of Georgia's May 2026 solicitation for food, supplies, and other kitchen products spans multiple commodities but does not detail macoun-specific line items in available summaries. Activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida school nutrition programs; no recent opportunities from other states appear in the current data.