UNSPSC 50541582: Frozen non GMO stark crimson apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO stark crimson 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 50541582 Frozen non GMO stark crimson apples is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of fresh and frozen produce for school nutrition programs, senior services, and institutional food supply. The recent opportunities block shows little activity directly matching frozen Stark Crimson apples; instead, state and local buyers are soliciting broadly across fresh produce categories (apples in multiple varieties including Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Jazz), frozen vegetables, and shelf-stable food items as part of National School Lunch Program compliance and senior nutrition initiatives. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with the Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education, and Early County Board of Education posting major produce and food solicitations; county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners) and state agencies (State of Georgia) also source food and produce. All opportunities emphasize Buy American provisions (minimum 51% domestic agricultural content where applicable), HACCP plans, nutrition standards compliance, and firm fixed pricing with no separate fuel surcharges.

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items with a June 26, 2026 due date, with delivery required through June 30, 2027. Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line food and non-food bids with a June 8, 2026 due date covering approximately 300+ food items plus 60+ non-food and paper products for the 2026–2027 school year. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases sought grocery items for the Bridgeport Board of Education's Food & Nutrition Services with an electronic bid deadline of June 30, 2026 and a contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items with a response deadline of October 19, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a food supplies and kitchen products solicitation due June 22, 2026, with full scope details contained in an attached document. Opportunities consistently require three professional references, debarment verification, anti-collusion certification, and $500,000 to $2,000,000 in general liability insurance where applicable.