UNSPSC 50521584: Non GMO stayman apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO stayman 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 50521584 Non GMO stayman apples is a Commodity code that describes fresh apples sourced without genetic modification. State and local governments procure this product primarily through school food service programs and regional park concession operations, where fresh apples appear as line items within broader produce bidding. The code captures what is being bought at the operational level—individual apple varieties meeting specified quality and ripeness standards—rather than aggregated produce categories. Issuing bodies soliciting under or inclusive of this code are predominantly school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education) and county parks and recreation departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners). School nutrition programs dominate the activity, using apples as part of seasonal fresh-fruit rosters within National School Lunch Program and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program deliveries. School districts typically consolidate apple purchasing within broad produce RFBs and ITNs that specify apple varieties, case counts, ripeness stages, delivery windows, temperature maintenance, and HACCP compliance, with contracts running one school fiscal year (July through June) with optional renewal terms.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Wisconsin based on recent opportunities. Hancock County Schools in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) covering over 200 fresh-produce line items including multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) for delivery to three school sites through June 2027 under Buy American requirements. Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026) for the 2026-2027 school year with sourcing required within 400 miles and seasonal availability proposals. Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin issued RFB 4163 (due July 29, 2026) for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin, with a $0.20 per pound organic preference discount and weekly delivery to elementary students. Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested food bids (PE55045NONST2027000000006, due June 8, 2026) encompassing 300+ line items including fruits and vegetables for the July 2026 through June 2027 school year. No opportunities posted show apples as a standalone or commodity-specific procurement; all recent activity embeds apple specifications within multi-item fresh-produce contracts emphasizing delivery logistics, food safety compliance, and seasonal variety.