UNSPSC 50551530: Canned or jarred non GMO gladstone apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO gladstone 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 50551530 Canned or jarred non-GMO Gladstone apples (Commodity) tracks state and local procurement of canned and jarred apple products—primarily applesauce, apple crisps, and dried apple bars—for institutional food service operations including corrections facilities, schools, and state-supported living centers. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include corrections departments, independent school districts, county school systems, state health and human services agencies, and regional education cooperatives. The scope of work spans canned applesauce (sweetened, unsweetened, smooth, or chunky varieties packed in juice, water, or light syrup), dried fruit bars and apple crisps for school nutrition programs, and fresh produce including apples of multiple varieties (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Ambrosia, Honey Crisp, Jazz) delivered to school warehouses and distribution centers. Vendors respond to ITBs, IFBs, and RFPs with response dates typically 30 to 60 days from posting, firm fixed pricing quoted per case or per unit, and delivery FOB destination with all transportation prepaid by the contractor.

Recent activity concentrates in the South and Upper Midwest. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITB S-29100-00017453 on July 10, 2026, for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce with bids due July 31, 2026, applying a combined 10 percent preference for Oregon goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders; historical pricing for this item ran $21.84 per case. Austin Independent School District released RFP 27RFP004 on June 26, 2026, for dried fruit bars and apple crisps due July 16, 2026. School districts across Georgia (Hancock County, Liberty County, Douglas County, Savannah-Chatham County, Muscogee County) have posted multiple solicitations for fresh produce including apples as part of broader school nutrition contracts, with quantities ranging from 50 to 21,125 cases annually depending on item and district size. Fairfax County Public Schools issued IFB 2000004323 in April 2026 for master grocery K-12 including apple products across 45 schools and distribution kitchens. Buy American provisions requiring minimum 51 percent domestic content appear across school district solicitations, and most contracts require minimum one-year shelf life, USDA commodity compliance, commercial general liability insurance, and FOB destination delivery with no fuel surcharges permitted. Contract periods typically run July 1 through June 30 with one to four renewal options.