UNSPSC 50551504: Canned or jarred non GMO baldwin apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO baldwin 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 50551504 Canned or jarred non-GMO Baldwin apples (Commodity) describes preserved apple products that state and local governments buy primarily as applesauce and processed fruit components for institutional food service, though recent solicitations show the code encompasses broader preserved fruit categories and food supply contracts that nominally reference canned apples but procure mixed food product baskets. State and local procurement under this code is dominated by school districts, state departments of corrections, and human services agencies operating institutional cafeterias and food distribution networks. The Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and multiple school districts (Austin ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI, Liberty County Board of Education, Hancock County Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System) have posted recent solicitations. Most work solicited involves standing requirements for canned or preserved fruits as components of broader food service contracts; representative opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB S-29100-00017453 (4,760 cases of canned applesauce, due July 31, 2026) and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0016792 (210-line-item supplemental food and consumable procurement for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with prior bid deadline of February 23, 2026). School district solicitations typically bundle canned or preserved fruits within larger grocery or food product bids covering multiple categories; Austin ISD's RFP 27RFP004 (dried fruit bars and apple crisps, due July 16, 2026) and Rockwood R-VI's child nutrition solicitations (due April 29, 2026) exemplify that pattern. Buy American provisions appear consistently across school district and Georgia procurement, typically requiring 51 percent domestic agricultural content in processed products.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast (Georgia school districts, Texas agencies) and Pacific Northwest (Oregon Department of Corrections), with secondary activity in Virginia (Fairfax County) and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI). School districts account for the largest share of recent activity by volume and frequency; state corrections and human services agencies appear as repeat buyers with standing quarterly or annual food contracts. Institutional food service procurement under this code typically specifies USDA commodity compliance, firm fixed pricing for contract periods, FOB destination delivery with transportation prepaid, and minimum shelf-life requirements (commonly 12 months for canned fruit). Recent opportunities show pricing tied to historical benchmarks (Oregon ODOC's prior award to Robbins Sales at $21.84 per case in June 2026) or indexed to USDA wholesale market reports (Georgia fresh produce buying cooperatives). School nutrition contracts frequently allow mid-term price adjustments only when manufacturer prices increase 5 percent or more, with supporting documentation required. No set-asides specific to disadvantaged enterprises appear in the recent record; however, Oregon's 10 percent combined preference for Oregon-sourced goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders, Texas's potential for HUB subcontracting plans (though not required), and Georgia and Connecticut Buy American provisions create qualifying opportunities. Insurance requirements across solicitations commonly mandate $1 million commercial general liability minimum with the procurement entity named as additional insured. Activity levels suggest moderate ongoing demand concentrated in school year cycles (July-June) and quarterly or semi-annual food service replenishment.