UNSPSC 50521574: Non GMO red rome apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO red rome 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 50521574 Non GMO red rome apples is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce procurement by state and local governments, though the recent opportunities block shows the code tagged to a broad range of fresh fruit and vegetable sourcing rather than red rome apples specifically. State and local buyers use this code to solicit fresh produce — individual fruit varieties, mixed fresh fruit and vegetable bundles, and ready-to-eat processed produce for school nutrition programs, parks and recreation food service, health care coalitions, and county food operations. The issuing bodies are primarily school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education) and county or regional entities (Collier County Parks and Recreation, Marion Health Care Coalition, State of Georgia). School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, procuring produce to support National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program operations.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida. The Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for over 200 line items of fresh produce — multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty items — due June 26, 2026 with delivery to three school sites and a contract term running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System (Georgia) solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles via RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026, with weighted evaluation favoring seasonal variety, proficiency in ordering and delivery, and product availability. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued separate RFBs for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for the USDA program (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, with geographic preference to produce sourced within Wisconsin and 400 miles of Madison). Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including produce, due June 8, 2026, with emphasis on domestic sourcing and whole-grain options. Collier County Parks and Recreation (Florida) issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession food provision, due March 6, 2025 (note: due date predates posting date, indicating a system data inconsistency), with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points.