UNSPSC 50531589: Dried non GMO tydeman red apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO tydeman 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 50531589 Dried non-GMO Tydeman Red Apples is a Commodity code. State and local governments purchase fresh produce—including apples, berries, root vegetables, leafy greens, citrus, and melons—under this family of codes, primarily to support school nutrition programs and senior meal services. Recent solicitations show procurement bodies buying bulk fresh produce alongside other grocery items for K-12 school districts, state facilities, and county meal programs. While the code name specifies dried Tydeman Red apples, the recent opportunities tagged with this code reflect a much broader scope: Hancock County Schools (Georgia) solicited over 200 line items of fresh produce spanning multiple apple varieties alongside other produce categories; Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools (Georgia) requested 72 fresh produce items including fresh apples, bulk vegetables, and pre-cut prepared items; the State of Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce supporting state operations; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) sought fresh produce and eggs through a cooperative buying vehicle serving 30 school districts across two areas. Issuing bodies span state departments, county and city school districts, and regional cooperative purchasing groups. School districts dominate the market, though state facility operations (such as the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's El Paso State Supported Living Center) and county board of education systems also procure regularly.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast, particularly Georgia, where multiple school districts and the state have posted solicitations since January 2026. Hancock County Schools (Georgia) issued an IFB for fresh produce with a June 26, 2026 response deadline; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) solicited fresh produce bids due April 23, 2026; Douglas County School System (Georgia) issued an RFP for fresh produce and eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative with a March 4, 2026 deadline and estimated spending of approximately $5.5 million across two geographic areas; and the State of Georgia posted an IFB for fresh produce with a May 27, 2026 due date. Connecticut (Meriden Public Schools), Florida (Hillsborough County), Mississippi (Pascagoula-Gautier School District), and Texas (HHSC El Paso facility) also show recent produce-related procurement activity. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options; pricing is firm fixed with no fuel surcharges permitted; and vendors must meet USDA Buy American requirements (minimum 51 percent domestic content), maintain HACCP plans with 24-hour recall capability, carry commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, comply with nutritional standards including whole grain and sodium limits, and deliver to multiple school sites Monday through Friday during morning business hours.