UNSPSC 50541590: Frozen non GMO vistabella apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO vistabella 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 50541590 Frozen non-GMO Vistabella apples (Commodity) covers frozen specialty apple products, though recent state and local solicitations under this code show little activity tied specifically to frozen Vistabella apples. School districts and county governments soliciting food procurement use broader commodity codes for fresh and frozen produce as part of large, multi-item RFPs and IFBs supporting the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The work state and local governments actually buy under commodity-level produce codes encompasses produce sourcing for school nutrition operations, senior services, and municipal food distribution — encompassing dozens or hundreds of line items per solicitation, with apples (fresh varieties like Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, and Honey Crisp) appearing as one commodity among many vegetables, fruits, proteins, and shelf-stable items rather than as standalone frozen specialty-apple contracts.

Recent opportunities show issuing bodies across Georgia, Connecticut, and broader geographic distribution: Hancock County Board of Education posted an IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items (bid due June 26, 2026), the City of Bridgeport sought grocery items for school food services (due June 30, 2026), Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of food items (due October 19, 2026), Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items (bid due June 8, 2026), and the State of Georgia posted a general food supplies bid (due June 22, 2026). School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with county boards of education and municipal purchasing departments conducting most produce procurement. Frozen specialty varieties like Vistabella apples do not appear as a standalone solicitation line item in the recent opportunities block; instead, apples and other produce are bundled within comprehensive food service contracts requiring domestic sourcing compliance, HACCP certification, delivery to multiple school sites, and firm fixed pricing across 12-month terms.