UNSPSC 50531556: Dried non GMO mutsu apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO mutsu 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 50531556 Dried non-GMO Mutsu apples, a Commodity code, appears in state and local procurement systems but shows minimal direct activity—the recent opportunities block contains no solicitations explicitly requesting dried Mutsu apples or dried apple products of any kind. The code's nominal scope targets a highly specific dried-fruit commodity; however, the actual state and local buying activity under this UNSPSC includes broader fresh and processed produce categories within school nutrition programs, institutional food service, and senior meal initiatives rather than dried apples as a standalone line item.

The recent opportunities in this dataset—spanning Bridgeport, Connecticut; Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Hancock County, Georgia; Hillsborough County, Florida; multiple Georgia school districts; Fairfax County, Virginia; and others—consistently show procurement of fresh produce (fresh apples in multiple varieties), comprehensive grocery bundles, and prepared meal services. When apple products appear, they are fresh (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz varieties) rather than dried. The Douglas County School System RFP for fresh produce and eggs (RFP SN 26-004, due March 4, 2026) and the Savannah-Chatham County School System bid for fresh produce (Bid 26-34, due April 23, 2026) exemplify current market activity—both encompass dozens of fresh fruit and vegetable line items, annual volumes in the millions of dollars, and delivery to multiple school sites with firm fixed pricing and Buy American compliance. No recent solicitations name dried non-GMO Mutsu apples specifically or dried apple products as discrete commodity line items. Dried specialty produce does not feature in the current sample of state and local opportunities, and the code warrants close watching rather than active pursuit at present.