UNSPSC 50521561: Non GMO pacific rose apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO pacific rose 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 50521561 Non GMO pacific rose apples, a Commodity code, describes fresh fruit procurement for school cafeterias, parks and recreation food service operations, healthcare facilities, and fresh produce cooperative purchasing arrangements. State and local governments under this code purchase fresh apples—including Pacific Rose and other varietals—as components of larger produce solicitations or standalone fruit contracts, typically subject to HACCP food safety plans, delivery temperature and quality specifications, and compliance with Buy American provisions when federal child nutrition program funds are involved. The issuing bodies include county boards of education, independent school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare coalitions. School districts dominate the activity, soliciting fresh fruit both as line items within comprehensive food-service bids and as standalone produce contracts tied to USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants or National School Lunch Program funding.

Recent activity spans Georgia and Wisconsin school districts and a Florida county parks department. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026), requiring Wisconsin-sourced produce within 400 miles with weekly delivery of approximately 5,900 servings to elementary students and evaluation weighted 40% on cost, 15% on geographic preference. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posted IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce covering over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 and delivery to three school locations from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System (Georgia) solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables via RFP 10-2026-019 (proposal deadline June 22, 2026) requiring sourcing from farms within 400 miles. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids (due June 8, 2026) encompassing 300+ food items including fresh fruit. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025), requiring diverse food and beverage options for concession and water park operations.