UNSPSC 50521565: Non GMO pippin apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO pippin 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 50521565 Non GMO pippin apples, Commodity tier, represents institutional produce procurement driven primarily by school district nutrition programs. State and local governments buying under this code procure fresh produce—bananas, apples, berries, broccoli, carrots, peppers, tomatoes, and dozens of other items—as staples for child nutrition, special USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs, and farm-to-school initiatives. The scope spans raw, fresh-cut, and ready-to-eat produce delivered weekly to elementary and secondary schools, delivered in case packs with strict ripeness, temperature, and shelf-life specifications. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county boards of education, with the occasional state agency or independent school district issuing standalone solicitations; school nutrition programs appear repeatedly across Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin jurisdictions as the dominant buyer base.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Hancock County, Muscogee County, Liberty County, Glynn County, Savannah-Chatham County, Bulloch County, Douglas County cooperative spanning 30 districts) and Texas (McAllen ISD, Austin ISD), with additional activity in Florida (Hillsborough County Schools), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and a statewide Georgia food supplies procurement. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District Food & Nutrition issuing RFB 4162 for petite bananas with 70–90 cases weekly projected usage and bids due July 29, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education issuing IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 produce line items (multiple apple varieties, berries, vegetables, citrus) with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; Austin Independent School District issuing RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and beverages with proposals due March 11, 2026; and the Douglas County School System issuing RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 72 produce line items across 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, proposals due March 4, 2026. School districts consistently require HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, domestic sourcing preference or local-grown filters (typically within 200–400 miles), firm pricing for 12-month contract terms with prospective price redetermination tied to USDA market indices, and weekly or twice-weekly delivery to multiple school sites between early morning hours (5:00–7:30 a.m. typical).