UNSPSC 50531507: Dried non GMO bramley seedling apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO bramley seedling apples that have been dried for preservation. 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 50531507 Dried non GMO bramley seedling apples, a Commodity code, does not align with the state and local procurement activity tagged under it. Recent opportunities show no purchases of dried bramley seedling apples; instead, issuing bodies are soliciting fresh produce, fresh apples of various varieties (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz, Ambrosia), and comprehensive grocery and food service contracts that span produce broadly alongside proteins, dairy, grains, and prepared foods. The code's nominal scope—a single dried-apple varietal—does not match the buying patterns evident in the recent record.

The activity that does exist under this code tag is dominated by school districts and county boards of education procuring fresh produce for child nutrition programs under IFBs and RFPs due in late June 2026 through mid-May 2026, with contracts running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Representative solicitations include Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing IFB SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties and other produce with a June 26, 2026 response date; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) seeking fresh produce under Bid 26-34 with a response date of April 23, 2026; Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia) soliciting Master Grocery K-12 under IFB 2000004323 with an April 27, 2026 due date; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) issuing RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative, due March 4, 2026, serving 30 districts with an estimated annual value of $5.5 million. Broader food service contracts such as Meriden Public Schools (Connecticut) RFP 026-41 for commercial groceries and USDA Foods, valued at approximately $3.1 million for 2026-2027, and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) ITB-26-00289 for senior meal preparation and delivery, estimated at $17.8 million over three years, also appear under this code tag despite focusing on comprehensive food supply rather than dried apples. The geographic footprint spans Georgia, Virginia, Connecticut, Florida, Mississippi, and Texas, with Georgia school districts forming the largest recent cluster. This code assignment appears to be a tagging mismatch; vendors pursuing actual dried-apple procurement should verify the correct UNSPSC coding before committing resources.