UNSPSC 50531553: Dried non GMO lord derby apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO lord derby 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 50531553 Dried non-GMO Lord Derby apples (Commodity) encompasses fresh and processed produce items for school nutrition, senior meal programs, and institutional food service, though recent solicitation activity shows minimal direct procurement of this specific commodity variety and instead reflects broad grocery and fresh-produce purchasing across school districts, county boards of education, and state agencies. State and local governments under this code buy fresh produce staples—apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus fruits, and leafy greens—alongside dairy, proteins, grains, and pantry items to support Child Nutrition Programs, Summer Food Service initiatives, congregate senior meal delivery, and general institutional food service operations. Issuing bodies include large school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools, Meriden Public Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System, Hancock County Board of Education, Bulloch County Board of Education, Pascagoula-Gautier School District), state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Georgia Department of Education), county governments (Hillsborough County, Douglas County), and municipal purchasing offices (City of Bridgeport, City of Dallas). School districts represent the dominant buyer cohort, with recent solicitations spanning comprehensive K–12 grocery contracts, annual fresh-produce agreements, and Child Nutrition summer meal procurement.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast, particularly Georgia and Florida, with secondary activity in Connecticut, Texas, Mississippi, and Virginia. Representative recent solicitations include the Fairfax County Public Schools Master Grocery K–12 contract (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026) covering 45 schools plus seven distribution kitchens with weekly deliveries; the Douglas County School System Food Supply and Distribution RFP (PE64810NONST2026000000046, due February 18, 2026) for $9 million annually serving 32 schools; the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners senior meal preparation and delivery (ITB 26-00289, due June 25, 2026) valued at $17.8 million over three years; the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System fresh-produce bid (BID2634, due April 23, 2026) with 72 produce line items including apples (Fuji alone estimated at 21,125 cases annually); and Hancock County Board of Education fresh-produce IFB (SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026) specifying multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz). Buy American requirements (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content) and HACCP compliance appear consistently across K–12 procurement. The code sees steady but not concentrated activity; no single vendor name or repeat geographic hotspot dominates the recent-opportunities list, and dried Lord Derby apples specifically do not appear in the named solicitations, indicating the code may be tagged administratively while actual procurement favors fresh apple varieties and broader commodity baskets.