UNSPSC 50541583: Frozen non GMO starking apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO starking 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 50541583 Frozen non-GMO Starking apples is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh and frozen apples sourced domestically under National School Lunch Program procurement by school districts and local governments across the Southeast. Recent activity shows school nutrition programs acquiring apples as part of broader fresh produce and grocery solicitations rather than as standalone line items, with emphasis on compliance with Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural content, USDA whole-grain and nutrition standards, and delivery to multiple school sites. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and boards of education, including the Bridgeport Board of Education (Connecticut), Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), City Schools of Decatur (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), and Douglas County School System (Georgia), which procured fresh produce through a multi-district cooperative. These jurisdictions purchase apples in volume—ranging from estimated annual quantities of 21,125 cases for Fuji apples in one Savannah-Chatham procurement to line-item inclusion in consolidated grocery bids spanning 300 or more food items—reflecting routine demand across meal-service operations.

Recent procurement activity concentrates in Georgia and Connecticut, with representative opportunities including Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce due June 26, 2026, encompassing multiple apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz) among over 200 produce line items for the 2026-27 school year; Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's bid 26-34 for fresh produce due April 23, 2026, requesting 21,125 cases of Fuji apples annually alongside 72 total produce items; and City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items due May 15, 2026, encompassing frozen and fresh produce meeting whole-grain, low-sodium, and zero trans-fat specifications. Contract periods uniformly run July 1 through June 30 of the following fiscal year, with firm pricing through the contract term, transportation included in bid pricing, and payment within 30 to 45 days of delivery. All solicitations require HACCP plans, 24/7 food-recall accessibility, E-Verify authorization, commercial general liability insurance ($1 million per occurrence minimum), and compliance with federal debarment and anti-discrimination certifications. Buy American compliance documentation and product-formulation statements with nutritional labels are mandatory at bid submission.