UNSPSC 50541507: Frozen non GMO bramley seedling apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO bramley seedling 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 50541507 Frozen non-GMO Bramley seedling apples (Commodity) covers a narrow product line, but state and local procurement activity under the code focuses primarily on institutional food service — specifically school district nutrition programs buying fresh and frozen produce, groceries, and related items for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The solicitations show school districts across multiple states procuring broad produce categories and frozen foods that include Bramley varieties alongside other apple types (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz, Ambrosia), berries, vegetables, and prepared foods. Issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and county boards of education, with occasional city school systems and state purchasing offices also posting under the code. Recurring buyers include Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Douglas County School System (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), and the City of Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut). Contracts uniformly support meal programs serving thousands of students daily and require compliance with Buy American provisions (typically 51 percent domestic agricultural content), HACCP plans, food recall procedures, Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards, whole-grain requirements, and low-sodium formulations.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Georgia, with additional postings in Connecticut and Missouri. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties) due June 26, 2026; City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases' IFB for grocery items (over 1,100 line items) due June 30, 2026; Early County Board of Education's line-by-line bid for food and non-food products due June 8, 2026; Rockwood R-VI School District's solicitation for grocery items (over 900 line items) due April 29, 2026; and Douglas County School System's RFP for fresh produce and eggs covering 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million across two geographic areas, with proposals due March 4, 2026. All contracts run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with firm pricing, prepaid freight, and delivery to multiple school sites during standard school-day hours. Vendors must carry general liability insurance (typically $1,000,000 per occurrence minimum), maintain E-Verify authorization, provide debarment and suspension certification, and submit product samples for blind testing by school personnel.