UNSPSC 50541595: Frozen non GMO worcester apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO worcester 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 50541595 Frozen non-GMO Worcester apples, a Commodity code, does not reflect the actual scope of recent state and local procurement activity. The recent-opportunities block shows school nutrition programs across multiple states and districts soliciting comprehensive grocery and fresh produce contracts spanning hundreds of line items—apples (in multiple varieties), berries, cruciferous vegetables, root crops, citrus, leafy greens, meats, dairy, grains, prepared entrees, beverages, condiments, and paper supplies—with minimal specific reference to frozen Worcester apples. The issuing bodies are predominantly school nutrition programs and school boards serving the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, along with occasional state-level buys (State of Georgia, City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases for the Bridgeport Board of Education) and one municipal school system (City Schools of Decatur). While individual solicitations sometimes name specific apple varieties (Ambrosia, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz), frozen processed apples are not prominently distinguished in the recent solicitations, and the code's narrow commodity focus does not align with the bundled, multi-category food service procurement that dominates actual activity under related codes.

The geographic footprint of recent activity centers on Georgia (Douglas County School System, Hancock County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, City Schools of Decatur, Early County Board of Education, State of Georgia) and extends to Connecticut (City of Bridgeport) and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI School District). Representative recent opportunities include the Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce (due June 26, 2026) spanning over 200 line items with delivery to three school locations, the City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026) for ten designated school sites, and the Rockwood R-VI School District's procurement for over 900 grocery line items (due April 29, 2026 through NUTRIKIDS electronic bidding). Buy American provisions requiring 51 percent domestic agricultural content, HACCP plans, food recall procedures, whole-grain standards, low-sodium formulations, firm pricing for the contract period, delivery within defined windows (typically Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), and comprehensive insurance and compliance documentation are standard across these solicitations. The code shows little relevant recent activity specific to frozen non-GMO Worcester apples as a distinct commodity line.