UNSPSC 50541565: Frozen non GMO pippin apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO 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 50541565 Frozen non-GMO Pippin apples is a Commodity code that covers the supply of frozen specialty apple varieties to state and local food service operations, particularly school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations under this code reflect demand for frozen and fresh produce as part of broader school lunch and breakfast program procurement, where the code is typically bundled with other frozen fruits, vegetables, and grocery items rather than solicited in isolation. School districts purchase frozen apples and other produce to meet USDA nutrition standards, whole-grain requirements, and low-sodium specifications while supporting National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program operations.

State and local school districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with recent activity concentrated in Georgia (Douglas County School System, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and City Schools of Decatur), Connecticut (City of Bridgeport Board of Education), and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District). Representative recent opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for fresh produce and eggs posted February 4, 2026 with a due date of March 4, 2026, serving 30 school districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two; the Hancock County Board of Education IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items of apples and other produce posted June 10, 2026 with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; and the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases IFB for grocery items supporting the Bridgeport Board of Education posted June 30, 2026 with electronic bids due the same day covering over 1,100 line items including frozen products, with all vendors required to meet Buy American provisions (51 percent domestic agricultural ingredients), HACCP plans, food recall accessibility, and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence.