UNSPSC 50521595: Non GMO worcester apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO worcester 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 50521595 Non GMO worcester apples is a Commodity code covering fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, institutional food service, and farm-to-school initiatives. State and local activity under this code centers on fresh produce supply contracts—apples, bananas, berries, and leafy greens—sourced for weekly or seasonal delivery to multiple school sites. The code captures what school districts actually buy: not specialty apples alone, but comprehensive fresh produce portfolios (apples, bananas, peppers, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, citrus, melons, and eggs) delivered under annual contracts with firm pricing, HACCP compliance, and Buy American requirements. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education—Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Glynn County Board of Education, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System appear multiple times in recent solicitations. A few state procurement offices (Georgia) and county systems also participate, but school nutrition programs dominate the activity. Geographic spread centers on Georgia and Texas, with recent activity in Wisconsin and Florida; Georgia school districts account for the plurality of recent opportunities.

Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026) with weekly usage of 70–90 cases and estimated annual contract value of $78,000 for September 2026 through June 2027, and Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida's RFP 26039RFPDST for fresh fruit and vegetable program delivery to 18 elementary schools (estimated annual budget of $600,000 for cost-plus fixed-fee contracts). Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia with estimated spending of approximately $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two). Austin Independent School District's RFP 26RFP034 (due March 11, 2026) seeks fresh produce and a la carte beverages for multiple campuses across Travis County. Evaluation criteria across these solicitations consistently weight cost (30–50%), product quality and availability (15–30%), vendor experience and qualifications (15–20%), and compliance certifications (HACCP, Buy American, debarment, E-Verify). Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options; delivery windows are narrow (5:00–7:00 a.m. or 6:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), and vendors must maintain general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. No incumbent vendors are named in recent opportunities, signaling open competition.