UNSPSC 50521593: Non GMO white transparent apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO white transparent 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 50521593 Non GMO white transparent apples is a Commodity code identifying a specific apple variety that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, and public parks food service operations. The recent solicitations show school districts and county agencies buying fresh apples as components of broader food service contracts, alongside other produce items, rather than as standalone single-commodity purchases. When apples appear in school district RFBs, they are typically part of comprehensive fresh-produce line-item bidding that includes dozens of fruit and vegetable varieties; the code itself represents one line item within larger food-service procurement vehicles.

The issuing bodies soliciting under this code are predominantly school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education) with secondary activity from county parks and recreation departments and healthcare coalitions. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin based on the recent postings, with school nutrition programs in the Southeast and Midwest driving the majority of identifiable demand. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties for delivery through June 30, 2027 (due June 26, 2026), and Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026 and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Early County Board of Education similarly solicited line-by-line food bids encompassing fresh produce with a response date of June 8, 2026. These opportunities emphasize delivery frequency (typically Monday through Friday between constrained morning windows), quality certification (HACCP plans, E-Verify), compliance with Buy American provisions in school lunch programs, and firm pricing inclusive of transportation to multiple school delivery sites.