UNSPSC 50551502: Canned or jarred non GMO ambrosia apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO ambrosia apples that have been canned or jarred 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 50551502 Canned or jarred non-GMO ambrosia apples is a Commodity code that encompasses canned and jarred apple products, including applesauce and specialty apple items, purchased by state and local governments primarily for institutional food service—school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, veterans' homes, senior services, and state-supported living centers. The code sees activity across a diverse issuing-body mix including county boards of education, state corrections and health departments, county senior services operations, and independent school districts, with no single repeat buyer dominating recent solicitations.

Recent opportunities span Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections has issued multiple ITBs for canned applesauce (solicitation S2910000016975, due June 2, 2026, and S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026), each requesting approximately 1,900–4,760 cases for institutional distribution with historical pricing around $21.84 per case; the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office has posted several brand-specific and brand-or-equal weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (most recent solicitations 27497DVAQUINCB52820 and 27497DVAQUINCB53751, due June 17 and August 24, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce including Ambrosia apple varieties (IFB #SN002-2027, due June 26, 2026); and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured supplemental food and consumables statewide encompassing fruit products (HHS0016792V2, due March 19, 2026). Procurement activity reflects consistent institutional demand with firm pricing expectations, compliance with USDA commodity standards, and bulk delivery on FOB-destination terms.