UNSPSC 50551527: Canned or jarred non GMO gascoyne's scarlet apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO gascoyne's scarlet 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 50551527 Canned or jarred non-GMO Gascoyne's scarlet apples, a Commodity code, describes shelf-stable canned and jarred apple products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, including senior services, corrections, schools, and state-supported living facilities. The recent activity shows state and local buyers soliciting canned applesauce, dried apple crisps, fresh apples, and processed apple products as part of broader food procurement for cafeteria operations, nutrition programs, and emergency food assistance. Issuing bodies span county boards of education (Hancock County, Georgia; Austin Independent School District, Texas), state corrections and health departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Department of Veterans Homes), county human services departments (Gwinnett County, Georgia), and municipal nutrition centers (City of Bridgeport, Connecticut). The code sees activity across multiple states including Georgia, Texas, Illinois, Oregon, and Connecticut, with no single jurisdiction dominating the recent solicitation pipeline.

Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requesting approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables via informal written quote (IWQ 140229), due October 19, 2026, for delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center; the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing an ITB for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce with a historical award price of $21.84 per case and a 5-10 percent combined preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders; and Austin Independent School District requesting proposals for dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service delivery to the district's central warehouse under an RFP framework. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB for supplemental food and consumables to state hospitals and supported living centers spans 210 line items with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years. Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast (Georgia, Texas) and Pacific Northwest (Oregon) with additional procurement in the Midwest (Illinois) and Northeast (Connecticut). Vendors pursuing this code should expect firm fixed pricing on FOB Destination terms, compliance with Buy American provisions and USDA commodity specifications, and delivery to institutional distribution points within 45 to 72 hours of order or as scheduled.