UNSPSC 50521591: Non GMO wealthy apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO wealthy 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 50521591 Non GMO wealthy apples (Commodity) does not align with the recent solicitations in the dataset. The code nominally describes non-GMO premium apples, but state and local school nutrition programs are soliciting fresh produce through mixed-category RFBs, RFPs, and IFBs that span dozens of produce line items—bananas, broccoli, carrots, berries, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and eggs alongside apples—rather than apple-specific contracts. The single reference to apples in recent opportunities appears as one line item among 60–200 line items in comprehensive school food service solicitations. The code shows no current activity as a standalone commodity procurement.

State and local school districts across Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Wisconsin are the primary issuing bodies under related produce codes, pursuing fresh produce through cooperative purchasing vehicles (notably the GEC Buying Cooperative spanning 30 school districts across Georgia) and individual district nutrition programs. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District Food & Nutrition (RFB 4162 for petite bananas and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, both due July 29, 2026), Douglas County School System on behalf of the GEC Buying Cooperative (RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs covering 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4–$5.5 million, proposals due March 4, 2026), and Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida (RFP 26039RFPDST for specialty fruits and vegetables under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, estimated annual budget $600,000, originally due March 11, 2026). Most solicitations require Buy American compliance, HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, and domestic-content preferences, with contract terms running July 1 through June 30 annually and multi-year renewal options standard across districts.