UNSPSC 50541504: Frozen non GMO baldwin apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO baldwin apples that have been frozen 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 50541504 Frozen non-GMO Baldwin apples (Commodity) captures frozen apple products that state and local governments, primarily school districts, procure as components of broader grocery and nutrition procurement. Recent solicitations show that frozen apples appear as individual line items within comprehensive food-service bids alongside fresh produce, frozen entrees, dairy, and prepared foods rather than as standalone specialty purchases. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts—Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), and Douglas County School System (Georgia serving 30 districts through a cooperative)—supplemented by one state-level food procurement by the State of Georgia. These jurisdictions source frozen and fresh produce to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with product specifications emphasizing USDA compliance, whole-grain standards, low sodium, zero trans fat, and adherence to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act nutrition standards. All contracts require Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed products), HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, firm fixed pricing with limited escalation provisions tied to verified market indices, and delivery to multiple school sites on firm schedules Monday through Friday.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia and Connecticut, with secondary activity in Missouri. The Bridgeport Board of Education issued IFB BNB052266 (due June 30, 2026) for over 1,100 grocery line items including frozen products, with samples subject to blind testing and vendor expense. Hancock County Board of Education posted IFB SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties and other produce, with delivery to three schools and firm pricing through June 30, 2027. The Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 (due March 4, 2026) through the GEC Buying Cooperative, procuring fresh produce and eggs for 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two). Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line food bids (due June 8, 2026) encompassing approximately 300 food items plus non-food supplies. City Schools of Decatur issued IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026) across ten school sites. Rockwood R-VI School District posted bids for over 900 grocery line items (due April 29, 2026, electronic submission via NUTRIKIDS). Savannah-Chatham County Public School System solicited 72 fresh produce items (due April 23, 2026, via Bonfire portal) with estimated demand including 21,125 cases annually for Fuji apples alone. The State of Georgia posted a broad food, supplies, and other kitchen products solicitation (due June 22, 2026). School districts consistently reserve the right to award to single or multiple vendors on a line-item basis and require delivery compliance with strict temperature and timing controls, $1 million general liability insurance naming the district as additional insured, and Net 30 to Net 45 payment terms.