UNSPSC 50521592: Non GMO white joaneting apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO white joaneting 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 50521592 Non GMO white joaneting apples, a Commodity code, encompasses fresh apple procurement by state and local food service operations, but the recent solicitation record shows this code tagged to a produce category far broader than apples alone. State and local governments buying under this code source fresh produce for school nutrition programs, county parks concessions, healthcare facilities, and emergency management coalitions. The work involves line-item purchasing of apples alongside hundreds of other fruits and vegetables, with specifications addressing ripeness, size, packaging, delivery windows, temperature control, traceability documentation, food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, E-Verify verification, debarment certification), and often locational sourcing preferences favoring regional or in-state vendors within defined radii. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Early County, Bartow County), county boards of education, county parks departments, state nutrition or food-service divisions, and healthcare purchasing coalitions. Evaluation commonly weights cost heavily (30–40 points) alongside vendor qualifications, service capability, diverse-business status, and references; local-vendor or regional-sourcing preferences are frequent add-ons worth evaluation points or price discounts.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts with the strongest posting frequency. The Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value, bids due July 29, 2026) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring Wisconsin sourcing within 400 miles and pre-processed, ready-to-eat packaging (5,900 servings weekly, bids due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education, Georgia, posted IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 line items of fresh produce including multiple apple varieties, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026 and contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System, Georgia, issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, proposals due June 22, 2026, with contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Early County Board of Education posted an RFB for 300+ food line items including produce, due June 8, 2026. Collier County, Florida, issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park including concession food and beverages, proposals due March 6, 2025. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation (PE55645NONST2026000000009) due June 22, 2026, with full scope in a detailed attachment document.