UNSPSC 50521562: Non GMO paula red apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO paula red 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 50521562 Non GMO paula red apples is a Commodity code covering fresh whole fruit supplied to food service operations. State and local governments procuring under this code are primarily school districts and parks departments that source produce for student meal programs, institutional food service, and public concessions. The solicitations show school districts as the dominant buyer class, with school nutrition departments requesting bids for fresh produce items that include apples alongside broader fresh-fruit assortments. Parks and recreation departments managing concessions at regional facilities and healthcare coalitions supporting food service operations also source produce under similar terms. Work solicited ranges from narrow, item-specific contracts (single-variety apple or banana specifications with precise case counts and ripeness grades) to broad produce-category bids (200+ line items spanning apples, berries, root vegetables, and specialty fruits). Vendors typically deliver to central receiving or warehouse facilities and must meet HACCP documentation, food-safety compliance, temperature controls, traceability by farm of origin, and product-freshness guarantees. Contracts run fiscal-year or school-year terms (July through June or September through June) with optional renewal periods.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Madison Metropolitan School District issued an RFB for petite bananas due July 29, 2026, and an RFB for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (Wisconsin-sourced, 400-mile maximum distance) due the same date, with weekly volumes of 70–90 cases and 5,900 servings respectively. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) requested bids on fresh produce for the 2026–27 school year via IFB due June 26, 2026, spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties delivered to three school locations. Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables via RFP due June 22, 2026, with sourcing limited to 400 miles. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, covering 300+ food items with an emphasis on domestic sourcing and whole-grain products. Marion Health Care Coalition (Oregon, implied) posted a general produce proposal opportunity due August 21, 2026. Collier County (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, requiring concession vendors to provide diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues. Geographic concentration appears strongest in Georgia and Wisconsin school nutrition programs, with secondary activity in Florida parks and Oregon healthcare food service.