UNSPSC 50521588: Non GMO twenty ounce apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO twenty ounce 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 50521588 Non GMO twenty ounce apples is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of fresh whole apples meeting non-GMO standards in specified sizing, sourced through produce-supply contracts and school food-service programs. Recent opportunities show state and local governments purchasing apples as part of broader fresh-produce line-item acquisitions for school nutrition programs, regional parks, health care facilities, and institutional food services. School districts dominate the purchasing activity, requesting apples alongside other fresh fruits and vegetables to meet USDA meal-program requirements and student nutrition standards. The code encompasses both single-item apple awards and inclusion as one line item within multi-commodity fresh-produce RFBs; vendors must typically meet HACCP food-safety standards, provide proof of product traceability by farm of origin, comply with temperature-control and delivery-timing specifications, and satisfy Buy American sourcing preferences where required.

The geographic spread centers on school districts in Georgia and Wisconsin, with activity also evident in Florida county government and health care coalitions. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing an IFB for over 200 fresh-produce line items spanning multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) with bids due June 26, 2026; Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) procuring fresh fruit and vegetable snacks through RFB 4163 requiring sourcing within 400 miles of Madison and delivery by September 1, 2026; and Bartow County School System (Georgia) seeking local fresh fruits and vegetables through RFP 10-2026-019 with proposals due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) posted an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025, while Marion Health Care Coalition (Oregon) requested produce proposals due August 21, 2026. School districts frequently apply local-vendor and geographic-preference incentives (typically 5–10 evaluation points or price discounts), organic-produce price preferences, and diverse-owned business enterprise set-asides; Buy American provisions requiring minimum domestic-content percentages appear in Georgia school bids.