UNSPSC 50541575: Frozen non GMO red stayman apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO red stayman 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 50541575 Frozen non-GMO red Stayman apples is a Commodity code that describes a specific frozen apple product, though state and local governments buying under this code are primarily sourcing fresh produce and shelf-stable food items for school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional food service rather than frozen specialty apples. The recent opportunities show purchasing officers are seeking produce and groceries to support National School Lunch Programs, school breakfast programs, and county senior services through informal written quotes (IWQ), invitational formal bids (IFB), and electronic bid portals. Work includes competitive bidding on multi-line-item food contracts where vendors must meet USDA Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content in processed items), nutritional standards including the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, product labeling and documentation, HACCP food safety plans, E-Verify compliance, and insurance requirements. Delivery windows are typically Monday through Friday during morning and early afternoon hours, with F.O.B. destination and inside delivery standard. Issuing bodies are school districts and county government purchasing divisions, with some state-level participation.

Recent activity centers on Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce across 200+ line items (bid due June 26, 2026) spanning multiple apple varieties, berries, and vegetables for the 2026–27 school year. Early County Board of Education solicited 300+ food items plus non-food supplies (bid due June 8, 2026) under a July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 contract. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (quote due October 19, 2026) through its Purchasing Division. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases, on behalf of the Bridgeport Board of Education, solicited over 1,100 line items of grocery items including frozen and fresh products through electronic bid portal (due June 30, 2026) under a July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 contract with one-year renewal option. The State of Georgia issued a general food and kitchen products bid (due June 22, 2026). Award criteria are consistently lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on unit pricing, with many contracts permitting split or multiple awards across line items.