UNSPSC 50521566: Non GMO pitmaston pineapple apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO pitmaston pineapple 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 50521566 Non GMO Pitmaston Pineapple Apples is a Commodity code covering specialty apple varieties that state and local governments procure primarily through school district food service purchasing. The recent opportunities show that state and local buyers solicit apples and mixed fresh produce under this code as part of school nutrition programs, regional park concession operations, and healthcare facility food service. The work spans direct apple procurement (typically specified by variety, size, ripeness stage, and case pack), delivery logistics with strict temperature and timing requirements, and compliance with food safety standards including HACCP plans and traceability documentation. School districts dominate the issuing bodies, though the code also appears in acquisitions by county parks departments and healthcare coalitions. Vendors must typically carry commercial general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million), provide E-Verify enrollment verification, and comply with Buy American provisions or domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable. Many solicitations apply local-vendor or diverse-owned business preferences, and school districts often weight cost heavily (40% or more) in evaluation criteria.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin is actively soliciting for petite bananas and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under separate RFBs posted July 8, 2026 with bids due July 29, 2026, projecting annual contract value of $78,000 for petite bananas alone with weekly usage of 70–90 cases. In Georgia, Hancock County Board of Education issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with bids due June 26, 2026, and Bartow County School System issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026. Early County Board of Education in Georgia solicited approximately 300+ food items including produce under line-by-line bid format with bids due June 8, 2026. The State of Georgia also posted a broad food, supplies, and kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026. School lunch programs dominate the code's recent activity, with contract terms typically running from July through June to align with the academic calendar.