UNSPSC 50541569: Frozen non GMO red astrachan apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO red astrachan 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 50541569 Frozen non-GMO red astrachan apples is a Commodity code covering single produce line items that state and local governments procure as part of broader food-supply contracts for schools, senior services, and other public programs. The recent opportunities posted under this code show school districts and county departments soliciting shelf-stable and fresh produce through informal written quotes (IWQ), invitations for bid (IFB), and competitive bids, typically bundled with dozens or hundreds of other food line items rather than purchased in isolation. State and local issuing bodies posting under the code include county boards of education (Hancock County, Early County), city school boards (Bridgeport), county departments of community services (Gwinnett County), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia), with school nutrition programs anchoring the majority of activity. The scope of work reflects compliance-heavy procurement for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, requiring vendors to meet Buy American provisions (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed items), whole-grain standards, nutritional requirements under the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, HACCP plans, debarment certification, E-Verify authorization, and food recall procedures. Vendors must deliver Monday through Friday within specified windows, maintain firm pricing for contract periods, absorb all packing and transportation costs to multiple school sites, and provide three professional references.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education posted a fresh-produce bid (IFB #SN002-2027) due June 26, 2026, spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty produce for delivery across three school sites through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education posted a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026, covering 300+ food items plus non-food supplies across three schools. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners solicited informal written quotes (IWQ 140229) for approximately 1,062 cases of food items due October 19, 2026, including shelf-stable products for the Department of Community Services. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases sought bids on over 1,100 grocery line items for the Bridgeport Board of Education due June 30, 2026, requiring Buy American compliance, blind testing of samples at vendor expense, and $1 million per-occurrence commercial general liability insurance. The State of Georgia posted a broader food-supplies bid due June 22, 2026, with detailed scope in an attached document. Contract terms typically run from July 1 through June 30 of the following year, with options to extend or renew, and payment within 30 to 45 days of invoice.