UNSPSC 50521576: Non GMO red york apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO red york 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 50521576 Non GMO red york apples is a Commodity code that designates a specific fresh-fruit product line state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, park concessions, and healthcare food services. Recent solicitations show school districts and county recreation departments purchasing apples as part of broader fresh-produce contracts for meal programs and visitor services rather than as standalone commodity buys; the code appears primarily in school nutrition procurement where apples are itemized alongside other produce varieties. The issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county recreation departments (Collier County Parks and Recreation), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). Work scoped under the code involves specification of apple variety, size, ripeness stage, quality standards, delivery schedules, and compliance with HACCP plans and food-safety certifications typical of public institutional food service.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southeast and Upper Midwest. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 on June 10, 2026 (bids due June 26) for fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties including Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, and Honey Crisp, with delivery to three school locations and a contract term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin posted RFB 4163 on July 8, 2026 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (bids due July 29) with a requirement to source produce within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin; apples fall within that scope. Bartow County School System in Georgia issued RFP 10-2026-019 on May 21, 2026 (proposals due June 22) for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced from farms within 400 miles, with contract award anticipated July 20, 2026 and a term through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a food-bid solicitation on May 11, 2026 (bids due June 8) covering 300+ food items including fruits. These procurements typically weigh cost at 40%, with the remainder divided among service capability, quality, compliance certifications, and local-vendor or diverse-business preferences where applicable.