UNSPSC 50521558: Non GMO northern spy apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO northern spy 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 50521558 Non GMO northern spy apples is a Commodity code covering fresh apple supply to state and local food-service operations, particularly school districts and park concession vendors. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show school districts and county parks procuring fresh produce, including apples among a broader range of fruits and vegetables. The work encompasses direct delivery of fresh fruit meeting specified quality standards, ripeness grades, temperature requirements, and food-safety compliance; vendors typically bear responsibility for HACCP planning, traceability documentation, and liability insurance. Issuing bodies include school nutrition departments (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia).

Recent opportunities show concentrated activity in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026) requires produce sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin, with weekly delivery of approximately 5,900 servings; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (due June 26, 2026) spans over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, with delivery to three school locations through June 30, 2027; Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (due June 22, 2026) requires sourcing within 400 miles with a contract term through June 30, 2027 and up to four renewal options. Early County Board of Education's FY27 food bid (due June 8, 2026) encompasses approximately 300 food items with domestic sourcing preferences and whole-grain emphasis. Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN for North Collier Regional Park food services (due March 6, 2025) seeks a qualified food vendor for concession operations across multiple park venues, with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for Collier or Lee County-based businesses. Buy American provisions, local-sourcing mandates, and minimum liability insurance requirements are standard across recent solicitations.