UNSPSC 50551549: Canned or jarred non GMO kidd's orange red apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO kidd's orange red 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 50551549 Canned or jarred non-GMO kidd's orange red apples (Commodity) covers shelf-stable canned and jarred apple products that state and local governments procure for food service operations across schools, correctional facilities, senior centers, and state-supported living centers. Recent solicitations show the code in actual use for general commodity food procurement where canned fruits are bundled with broader assortments of shelf-stable proteins, vegetables, grains, and specialty items rather than apples alone. The issuing bodies span county nutrition programs, state corrections and health agencies, school districts, and municipal food services, with no single dominant buyer. Geographic activity includes Georgia (Gwinnett County, Hancock County Schools, State of Georgia), Illinois (Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy), Oregon (Department of Corrections), Texas (HHSC, TDCJ, Austin ISD), and Connecticut (City of Bridgeport).

Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' June 2026 informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables with quotes due October 19, 2026; Oregon Department of Corrections' July 2026 ITB for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (sweetened or unsweetened, smooth or chunky) meeting USDA 2011 commodity specifications, with bids due July 31, 2026, awarded historically to Robbins Sales at $21.84 per case; Texas HHSC's June 2026 IFB for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a prior-period value of $1.5 million and proposals due July 13, 2026; and Austin Independent School District's June 2026 RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service, proposals due July 16, 2026. Delivery requirements are typically FOB Destination with inside delivery, compliance with FDA and USDA standards mandated, and contract terms running one to three years with optional renewals subject to appropriation availability.