UNSPSC 50541550: Frozen non GMO lady apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO lady 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 50541550 Frozen non-GMO lady apples is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of fresh and frozen produce for school nutrition programs, though recent solicitations tagged under this code predominantly feature broad grocery and food-service procurement rather than apples specifically. State and local governments buying under this code are principally school districts and school boards sourcing produce, dairy, proteins, and packaged goods to support National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations. The typical solicitation spans 50 to 1,100+ line items across multiple product categories—fresh produce (apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables), frozen items, grains, dairy, meats, and supplies—with deliveries required to multiple school sites on a Monday-through-Friday schedule. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, Early County and Hancock County in Georgia, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System) and cooperative purchasing vehicles (GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts in Georgia). Buy American provisions requiring a minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content, HACCP plans, food-safety compliance, and nutrition standards aligned with the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act are standard across all recent opportunities. Bid prices remain firm for the contract period with no fuel surcharges permitted, delivery includes packing and transportation to school sites, and payment terms typically span 30 to 45 days post-delivery.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri. The Hancock County Board of Education in Sparta, Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with a June 26, 2026 response deadline. Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri solicited bids on over 900 grocery line items via NUTRIKIDS electronic submission by April 29, 2026. The City of Bridgeport Board of Education in Connecticut requested sealed bids on over 1,100 grocery items through the City's OpenGov e-Procurement Portal by June 30, 2026, with Buy American and blind testing requirements. The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System issued an annual contract opportunity on March 22, 2026 for 72 fresh produce items with a 21,125-case annual estimate for Fuji apples alone, and the Douglas County School System in Georgia issued an RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative on February 4, 2026 covering fresh produce and eggs across 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One. Multi-vendor awards, line-item split awards, and renewal options for up to three additional years are common contractual features.