UNSPSC 50521594: Non GMO winesap apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO winesap 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 50521594 Non GMO winesap apples, a Commodity code, represents fresh fruit procurement—specifically fresh apples and other produce—that state and local governments acquire for food-service operations. Recent state and local solicitations show demand spanning school districts, county parks departments, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing for food and beverage programs. The work involves supply of fresh, compliance-ready produce meeting specified ripeness, size, temperature, and food-safety standards, often with delivery frequency tied to operational calendar (weekly during school sessions, peak tournament seasons, or continuous operations) and traceability documentation requirements. School districts dominate the recent activity, particularly for apple and fresh-fruit procurement supporting National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program initiatives.

Recent opportunities show activity concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. 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 400-mile Wisconsin sourcing (5,900 servings weekly, bids due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and vegetables (sealed bids due June 26, 2026); Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables from within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, proposals due June 22, 2026); and Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line food bids including fruits, vegetables, and related items for three schools (bids due June 8, 2026). Non-school buyers include Collier County Board of County Commissioners Parks Division (ITN 258360 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, proposals due March 6, 2025) and Marion Health Care Coalition (RFP SP0040000017708 for produce delivery, proposals due August 21, 2026).