UNSPSC 50531541: Dried non GMO ida red apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO ida red 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 50531541 Dried non-GMO Idaho red apples, a Commodity code, covers fresh and processed produce items that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food operations. Recent opportunities show that state and local buyers are acquiring fresh produce — including apples, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, and specialty fruits — as well as packaged meal boxes and broad-based grocery items to support National School Lunch Program compliance, Buy American provisions (typically 51 percent domestic content minimum), and Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards. Issuing bodies include school districts (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Pascagoula-Gautier School District in Mississippi, Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut), county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and municipalities (City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases). Vendors must meet rigorous compliance obligations including HACCP certification, food safety testing, liability insurance ($1 million–$2 million per occurrence ranges common), and nutritional labeling requirements.

Recent activity spans multiple states and issuing bodies: Hancock County Schools posted an IFB for fresh produce with a June 26, 2026 due date covering over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties and delivery to three school sites over the 2026–27 school year; the City of Bridgeport solicited grocery items for school nutrition via IFB BNB052266 (due June 30, 2026, spanning 1,100+ line items with Buy American compliance and firm pricing through June 2027); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requested food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026, with historical value of $1.5 million and initial term through August 31, 2027); Hillsborough County posted ITB 26-00289 for senior meal preparation and delivery services (due June 25, 2026, estimated three-year value of $17.8 million); and the State of Georgia solicited food, supplies, and kitchen products (due June 22, 2026). School districts represent the dominant buyer segment, with overlapping compliance frameworks across Connecticut, Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida.