UNSPSC 50541559: Frozen non GMO orleans reinette apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO orleans reinette 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 50541559 Frozen non GMO orleans reinette apples (Commodity) describes specialty frozen apple products, but the recent state and local opportunities under this code do not target frozen apples specifically — instead, they reflect broad fresh produce and grocery procurement across school nutrition programs, county senior services, and school districts. State and local governments buy fresh produce, shelf-stable grocery items, and food-service supplies through the code to support National School Lunch Programs, school breakfast programs, and senior nutrition services. Recent solicitations show mixed scope: Gwinnett County's Department of Community Services sought shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups) for senior services; the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services posted over 1,100 line items spanning breakfast cereals, baked goods, frozen products, condiments, vegetables, fruits, dairy, and meat products; Hancock County Board of Education requested over 200 fresh produce line items (apples in multiple varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens); and Early County Board of Education sought 300+ food items (meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, condiments) plus 60 non-food and paper supplies. Issuing bodies are primarily school districts and county government agencies focused on food service operations.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, with recent bids from Gwinnett County, Hancock County, Early County, and the State of Georgia itself, alongside activity in Connecticut (Bridgeport Board of Education). School districts dominate the issuing-body mix. Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County's informal written quote (IWQ) for 1,062 cases of food items due October 19, 2026; the Bridgeport Board of Education's electronic bid for grocery items with a June 30, 2026 deadline subject to Buy American provisions and National School Lunch Program compliance; Hancock County Schools' invitation for bid (IFB) for fresh produce spanning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with bids due June 26, 2026; and Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026. Most school district solicitations require vendor compliance with HACCP plans, Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed products), and USDA nutrition standards including whole-grain and low-sodium requirements. Pricing is firm for the contract period, with transportation and packing included and no separate fuel surcharges permitted; payment terms typically run Net 30 to Net 45 days.