UNSPSC 50531540: Dried non GMO howgate wonder apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO howgate wonder 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 50531540 Dried non-GMO Howgate Wonder apples (Commodity) does not align with the state and local procurement activity captured in the recent opportunities record. The commodity code nominally describes a single dried-apple product line, but the opportunities posted under this code span comprehensive school nutrition grocery procurement, fresh produce contracts, senior meal services, and institutional food supply — none of which prominently feature dried apples or align with the specific product named in the code.

Recent state and local solicitations tagged to this code reveal a mismatch between taxonomy and actual spend. The City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) issued IFB BNB052266 in June 2026 for over 1,100 line items of breakfast items, cereals, frozen products, produce, dairy, and meats for school lunch service; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) sought fresh-produce bids spanning multiple apple varieties, berries, root vegetables, and specialty items under IFB SN002-2027 due June 26, 2026; Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with estimated spend of $5.5 million; and Meriden Public Schools (Connecticut) procured commercial groceries, produce, and USDA Foods with an anticipated 2026–27 contract value of $3.1 million. Issuing bodies include school districts (Bridgeport, Hancock County, Douglas County, Fairfax County, Bulloch County, Savannah-Chatham, Pascagoula-Gautier, Meriden), state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Georgia), and county/municipal bodies (Hillsborough County, City of Dallas). Geographic concentration appears in Georgia and Connecticut, with additional activity in Virginia, Florida, Texas, and Mississippi. The code shows little relevant recent activity tied to dried apples specifically; the taxonomy assignment appears to reflect a data-quality issue rather than actual procurement demand for this commodity.