UNSPSC 50527036: Non GMO star apples

The variety of non GMO fruit known as non GMO star 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 50527036 Non GMO star apples, a Commodity code, shows minimal relevant recent activity in state and local procurement. The code's abstract name references a specific produce item, but the recent opportunities block contains no solicitations for star apples; instead, it documents school nutrition programs procuring broad fresh produce assortments that include bananas, apples (multiple varieties), berries, vegetables, and other staples to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program meal service.

School districts and boards of education dominate the issuing-body mix across the recent opportunities, spanning Georgia (Hancock County, Glynn County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Douglas County), Florida (Hillsborough County), Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District), and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District). Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas due July 29, 2026 (estimated annual contract value $78,000 for 70–90 cases weekly during school sessions), Hillsborough County Public Schools' RFP for fresh fruit and vegetable program delivery due March 11, 2026 (estimated annual budget $600,000 funded entirely by USDA grant awards), and Douglas County School System's RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative due March 4, 2026 (estimated annual spending approximately $5.5 million across two geographic areas serving 30 school districts). These procurements are conducted as RFPs, RFBs (Requests for Bids), and IFBs, typically requiring HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, insurance minimums ranging from $500,000 to $2 million general liability, and delivery frequency of once to three times weekly. None of the recent opportunities specifically name star apples as a line item or primary procurement focus, indicating the code sees no demonstrated current demand in state and local school nutrition procurement.