UNSPSC 50521590: Non GMO vistabella apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO vistabella 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 50521590 Non GMO Vistabella Apples, a Commodity code, shows minimal alignment between the code's nominal scope and the actual solicitations state and local governments have posted recently. The code specifies a single apple variety, yet the recent opportunities block contains no solicitations for Vistabella apples specifically; instead, state and local school districts and education cooperatives are buying mixed fresh produce portfolios that span multiple apple varieties (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz, Ambrosia, and others), bananas, berries, vegetables, and eggs as part of broader school nutrition programs and federally funded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs. The issuing bodies are overwhelmingly school districts and boards of education—Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Bartow County School System (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia) operating through a GEC Buying Cooperative—along with one state-level procurement (State of Georgia for food, supplies, and other kitchen products) and one regional transit-adjacent opportunity (Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida).

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida, with Georgia dominating the recent record. Recent representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks sourced within 400 miles of Madison (5,900 weekly servings, September–November 2026 contract, due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties and other produce (contract period July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027, due June 26, 2026); and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts with approximately $5.5 million combined annual spending (March 4, 2026 deadline). Procurement vehicles include RFBs, RFPs, ITBs, and IFBs; evaluation emphasizes cost (typically 30–50 points), product quality and freshness, vendor experience, delivery performance, and compliance with Buy American provisions and HACCP food safety requirements. The code shows little relevant recent activity for Vistabella apples as a standalone commodity.