UNSPSC 50521582: Non GMO stark crimson apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO stark crimson 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 50521582 Non GMO stark crimson apples is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh apples and related produce items procured by state and local education, nutrition, and recreation programs for food service operations. State and local governments buy under this code to supply school nutrition programs, county parks and recreation facilities, healthcare coalitions, and regional food service operations with fresh produce meeting specific quality, safety, and sourcing standards. The issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county governments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), and specialized procurement entities (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts dominate recent activity, with multiple competitive solicitations for produce spanning the 2026–2027 fiscal year and beyond.

Recent opportunities in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida show strong geographic concentration in the Southeast and Midwest. Hancock County Board of Education issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce with over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) for delivery through June 30, 2027, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026. Bartow County School System posted RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables from farms within 400 miles, with proposal due date of June 22, 2026 and contract term through June 30, 2027 with four one-year renewal options. Madison Metropolitan School District Food & Nutrition Department issued two separate RFBs in July 2026: RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, annual value estimated at $78,000, through June 30, 2027) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison and within Wisconsin (approximately 5,900 servings weekly for elementary students), both due July 29, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division posted an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025. All recent school district solicitations emphasize HACCP compliance, Buy American or local-sourcing preferences, delivery to multiple school sites, firm pricing through contract term, and insurance and E-Verify requirements as standard conditions of award.