UNSPSC 50541557: Frozen non GMO newtown pippin apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO newtown pippin 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 50541557 Frozen non-GMO Newtown Pippin apples is a Commodity code covering frozen specialty apple products that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, senior services, and food assistance operations. Recent solicitations under this code and related frozen produce categories show that state and local buyers are acquiring frozen and fresh produce—including apples in multiple varieties—as line items within broader food supply contracts rather than as standalone commodity purchases. School districts, county senior services departments, and state purchasing offices are the primary issuing bodies, sourcing produce through IFBs and informal quote requests to support National School Lunch Programs, School Breakfast Programs, and community services operations. Contracts typically span 12-month periods with firm pricing, delivery to multiple school and warehouse sites, compliance with Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content for processed items), HACCP plans, and Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards. Vendors must provide three references, maintain food safety certifications, and accept electronic ordering systems.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Connecticut based on recent postings. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on June 10, 2026 for fresh produce including multiple apple varieties spanning over 200 line items with a June 26, 2026 bid due date. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) posted an informal quote request on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items with an October 19, 2026 response deadline. The City of Bridgeport, Connecticut Board of Education sought bids on over 1,100 grocery line items with a June 30, 2026 deadline. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids on June 11, 2026 due June 8, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a food supplies bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026. Frozen apple-specific opportunities are embedded within these broader produce and food procurement vehicles; the code itself shows limited standalone sourcing volume in recent postings.