UNSPSC 50551534: Canned or jarred non GMO golden noble apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO golden noble 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 50551534 Canned or jarred non-GMO golden noble apples, a Commodity code, describes state and local procurement of shelf-stable canned and jarred apple products for institutional food service, including branded or equivalent applesauce, apple crisps, and other processed apple preparations. State and local governments buy this code for school nutrition programs, corrections facilities, veterans' homes, senior services, and state-supported living centers. The issuing bodies span state departments (Texas HHSC, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois Chief Procurement Office, State of Georgia), county boards of education and commissioners, municipalities and their school districts, and independent school districts. Recent solicitations show both single-brand specifications and brand-or-equal purchasing approaches, with vendors required to meet USDA commodity or grade standards, comply with Buy American provisions where applicable, and deliver on FOB Destination terms to centralized warehouse or facility locations.

Recent activity clusters in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest, with repeat buyers in Oregon (Department of Corrections), Illinois (veterans' homes), and Georgia (county and state systems). The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple ITBs for canned applesauce—most recently S2910000016975 (approximately 1,904 cases, ITB closing June 2, 2026) and S2910000017453 (approximately 4,760 cases, ITB closing July 31, 2026), with historical awards to Robbins Sales and MJ Kellner at roughly $21.83 per case. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce including multiple apple varieties under IFB #SN002-2027 (June 26, 2026 bid opening). Texas HHSC has solicited supplemental food and consumables spanning apple products (IFB HHS0016792V2, maximum value $4.5 million over three years, March 19, 2026 close). Illinois State Procurement Office issued multiple quarterly food orders for veterans' homes (brand-specific and brand-or-equal, August 24, 2026 close). Austin Independent School District requested dried fruit bars and apple crisps under RFP 27RFP004 (July 16, 2026). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia sought 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned products under IWQ 140229 (October 19, 2026 close). Oregon preferences for fabricated or processed goods and Oregon-headquartered bidders total 10 percent; Texas Buy American and USDA compliance requirements are standard across corrections, HHSC, and school nutrition procurements.