UNSPSC 50541558: Frozen non GMO northern spy apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO northern spy 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 50541558 Frozen non-GMO northern spy apples is a Commodity code reflecting fresh and processed produce that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, senior services, and other food service operations. The recent solicitations under this code show that state and local buyers are acquiring shelf-stable and frozen produce items—including apples, other fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, proteins, and prepared foods—in bulk for institutional meal programs. The issuing bodies are school districts, county boards of education, county government departments, and state agencies, all of which use competitive bidding (RFP, RFQ, IFB, ITB formats) to source food and nutrition supplies. Contracts typically require compliance with the National School Lunch Program, Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed items), USDA nutrition standards including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements, HACCP food safety plans, and vendor insurance. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to school warehouses and satellite sites, with pricing firm throughout the contract term and no separate fuel surcharges permitted.

The geographic activity centers on Georgia and Connecticut based on recent posts. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with a June 26, 2026 bid due date; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) posted an informal written quote request for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items with a response deadline of October 19, 2026; Early County Board of Education (Georgia) sought line-by-line bids for food and non-food products due June 8, 2026; and the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases (Connecticut) requested bids on over 1,100 grocery line items for the Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services, with electronic submission due June 30, 2026. The State of Georgia also posted a solicitation for food, supplies, and other kitchen products due June 22, 2026. All recent awards emphasize competitive pricing evaluated on a per-unit or per-ounce basis, with school districts reserving the right to split awards across multiple vendors.