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 representing fresh produce items, specifically apples and other fresh fruits and vegetables, that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, parks and recreation food services, healthcare facilities, and regional educational cooperatives. Recent solicitations show school districts are the dominant issuing bodies under this code, with additional activity from county parks departments, county health coalitions, and state procurement offices. The work solicited includes supply and delivery of fresh produce meeting food-safety compliance, traceability documentation, farm-of-origin labeling, and adherence to USDA nutrition program standards; contracts typically specify ripeness grades, case counts, delivery windows (often early morning), temperature maintenance during transport, and minimum fill rates. Many jurisdictions apply local-sourcing preferences (requiring produce within 400 miles) and price preferences for organic or diverse-owned vendors; Buy American provisions and affirmative action compliance documentation are standard.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin school districts. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFBs for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (bids due July 29, 2026, emphasizing 400-mile Wisconsin sourcing and organic price preference). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties for the 2026–27 school year (sealed bids due June 26, 2026). Bartow County School System in Georgia requested local fresh fruits and vegetables (proposals due June 22, 2026, emphasizing 400-mile sourcing and seasonal availability). Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a food bid covering approximately 300 food items including produce (bids due June 8, 2026). Collier County Parks and Recreation in Florida issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (proposals due March 6, 2025). Marion Health Care Coalition in Florida sought produce proposals for the 2026–27 contract period (proposals due August 21, 2026). The State of Georgia posted a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026) with scope details in an attached document.