UNSPSC 50521587: Non GMO tsugaru apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO tsugaru 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 50521587 Non GMO tsugaru apples is a Commodity code for fresh specialty apple varieties procured primarily by school districts and regional health service entities for food service operations. The code captures a narrow, high-specificity product line — the solicitations show school districts and health coalitions buying fresh produce by cultivar and size specification for cafeteria service, with apples appearing as line items within broader produce procurement rather than as standalone contracting vehicles. State and local buyers under this code emphasize HACCP compliance, traceability documentation, domestic sourcing, and delivery logistics tailored to school-year calendars and peak tournament seasons at recreation facilities.

Recent activity shows school districts in Georgia and Wisconsin as the primary issuers, alongside one county parks department and a regional health coalition. Madison Metropolitan School District released RFB 4162 (Petite Bananas, due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 (Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Snacks, due July 29, 2026), both emphasizing ready-to-eat produce delivered to central food production facilities; Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 (Fresh Produce, due June 26, 2026) specifying over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp) across three school delivery sites; Bartow County School System released RFP 10-2026-019 (Local Fresh Fruit and Vegetable, due June 22, 2026) requiring 400-mile sourcing; and Early County Board of Education issued a food bid (due June 8, 2026) encompassing 300+ food items. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026, and Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025). The geographic footprint centers on Georgia and Wisconsin, with one Florida county opportunity. No recent opportunities isolate non-GMO Tsugaru apples as a primary contract line; the code appears underutilized relative to broader fresh-produce aggregation buys at the school-district and county level.