UNSPSC 50521573: Non GMO red gravenstein apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO red gravenstein 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 50521573 Non GMO red gravenstein apples is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement, though the recent opportunities in the source show substantial activity in general fresh produce supply rather than gravenstein apples specifically. State and local governments buying under this code purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs, regional parks and recreation facilities, healthcare coalitions, and county food services. The work spans single-item commodity buys (such as petite bananas for schools) to comprehensive multi-line produce tenders encompassing dozens of fruit and vegetable varieties. Issuing bodies include independent school districts—particularly those operating National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program facilities—county boards of education, county recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices. School districts represent the dominant buyer segment in the recent record, with multiple concurrent procurements across different states and districts, each sourcing fresh produce for student meals on annual or fiscal-year contracts.

Geographic spread spans at least three states with visible recent activity: Georgia (Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education, and the State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County Board of County Commissioners). Representative recent solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education issuing IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce including multiple apple varieties, berries, and vegetables with a contract period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and sealed bids due June 26, 2026; Madison Metropolitan School District requesting bids on petite bananas under RFB 4162 with an estimated annual contract value of $78,000 and bids due July 29, 2026; and Bartow County School System issuing RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026. These school district procurements typically emphasize domestic sourcing, food safety compliance and HACCP plans, firm pricing for the contract term, delivery to multiple school locations during early-morning windows, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards and Buy American provisions where applicable.