UNSPSC 50541524: Frozen non GMO flower of kent apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO flower of kent 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 50541524 Frozen non-GMO flower of Kent apples is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity under state and local procurement. The code's nominal scope—frozen apple blossoms—does not align with what state and local jurisdictions are actually buying. Recent opportunities posted under this code involve broad food procurement for school nutrition programs, senior services, and general municipal food supply, spanning shelf-stable groceries, fresh produce, dairy, meats, and breakfast items. None of the solicitations cite frozen apple flowers or similar specialty frozen botanical products as line items or scope elements.

State and local food procurement under these opportunities is being driven by school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education), county social services (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). Geographic activity is concentrated in Georgia and Connecticut. Representative recent opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items of apples, berries, and vegetables with a bid due date of June 26, 2026; Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid covering 300+ food items and non-food supplies with bids due June 8, 2026; Gwinnett County's IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026; and the City of Bridgeport's bid for over 1,100 line items of grocery items supporting the National School Lunch Program, due June 30, 2026. If pursuing contracts in state and local food procurement, consider whether your firm's actual capabilities align with the broader commodity lines (fresh produce, proteins, dairy, condiments, paper supplies) that drive current activity rather than the narrow specialty product named in this code.