UNSPSC 50531548: Dried non GMO katy apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO katy 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 50531548 Dried non-GMO katy apples, a Commodity code, does not reflect the actual scope of state and local procurement activity in the recent opportunities posted under this classification. The solicitations tagged with this code overwhelmingly target fresh produce, whole groceries, meal preparation and delivery services, and comprehensive food-service supply contracts—none of which center on dried apple varieties or non-GMO specialty items. Fresh produce procurement dominates the block: the Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce across 200 line items including multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz), berries, vegetables, and melons under an IFB due June 26, 2026; the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) sought 72 fresh produce items with estimated annual volumes reaching 21,125 cases for Fuji apples, due April 23, 2026; and the State of Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce on April 20, 2026, due May 27, 2026. Broader grocery and meal-service work also appears regularly: the City of Bridgeport (Connecticut) requested comprehensive grocery items spanning 1,100 line items for school food service under the National School Lunch Program, due June 30, 2026; Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia) solicited Master Grocery K-12 supplies across 45 schools and distribution centers, due April 27, 2026; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center under an IFB due July 13, 2026. School nutrition programs and school districts constitute the majority of issuing bodies, supplemented by county systems, state health agencies, and municipalities; Meriden Public Schools (Connecticut) anticipated $3,100,000 in contract value for groceries, beverages, and produce for 8,200 students, due February 25, 2026. The code mismatch is substantial: no recent opportunity explicitly targets dried apples, non-GMO certification as a primary specification, or katy-varietal sourcing, suggesting the code classification is either outdated or misapplied to the full scope of food-service procurement activity actually occurring.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (multiple school district solicitations and state-level purchases), with significant additional activity in Connecticut, Florida, Texas, Mississippi, and Virginia. The issuing bodies span state health and education agencies, county school districts, municipal school systems, and county commissioners' boards, with school nutrition programs and K-12 food service driving the plurality of opportunities. The code shows substantial procurement momentum across the broader food supply category—not the dried-apple niche the code name implies—indicating that vendors holding dried-fruit or specialty-produce credentials should verify whether this code is the appropriate classification vehicle before investing in pursuit. The mismatch between code name and actual procurement activity warrants clarification with prospective customers.