UNSPSC 50521560: Non GMO ozark gold apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO ozark gold 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 50521560 Non GMO ozark gold apples is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce supplied to state and local institutional food-service operations, particularly school nutrition programs, county parks concession facilities, and healthcare coalition food services. The recent solicitations show the code in use for bulk-quantity fresh fruit procurement tied to school lunch programs, park concessions, and healthcare facility meal services. State and local buyers under this code include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). The scope encompasses fresh apples and related produce items delivered in bulk quantities under firm-price contracts, typically with HACCP plans, food-safety certifications, traceability documentation, temperature-control requirements, and compliance with Buy American or domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Upper Midwest, with Georgia school districts (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County) and Wisconsin school districts (Madison Metropolitan) posting the most visible recent solicitations, alongside Florida county procurement (Collier County) and regional healthcare coalitions. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District Food & Nutrition Department's RFB 4162 for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, projecting annual contract value at $78,000 with weekly usage of 70–90 cases and strict ripeness, temperature, and fill-rate specifications; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce across over 200 line items (including multiple apple varieties) due June 26, 2026, with delivery to three school locations and a July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract term; Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables due June 22, 2026, requiring sourcing within 400 miles and weighted evaluation on cost, seasonal variety, and delivery proficiency; and Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN 258360 for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, requiring concession vendors to deliver diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues. School districts dominate the recent posting volume under this code.