UNSPSC 50551559: Canned or jarred non GMO orleans reinette apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO orleans reinette 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 50551559 Canned or jarred non GMO orleans reinette apples is a Commodity code used to classify shelf-stable canned apple products that state and local governments procure for food service operations. The code captures single-line-item purchases embedded within larger, multi-category food commodity solicitations where jurisdictions buy institutional food supplies—particularly for corrections, health services, schools, and senior services. Recent opportunities show state and local procurement offices sourcing canned or processed apple products alongside dozens of other food staples (proteins, vegetables, grains, dairy) as part of comprehensive food-service supply agreements rather than stand-alone apple purchases. Issuing bodies include state departments (Texas HHSC, Oregon DOC, Illinois CPO, Georgia), county boards of education and commissioners (Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia, Gwinnett County in Georgia), school districts (Austin ISD in Texas, Bridgeport BOE in Connecticut), and municipal purchasing divisions. These jurisdictions typically consolidate food commodity buying into annual or multi-year contracts using ITB, RFP, or RFQ methods, with awards made on best value or lowest responsive and responsible bidder criteria.

Recent activity spans multiple states with concentration in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted two ITBs for canned applesauce alone (May 2026 and July 2026), both calling for approximately 1,900–4,760 cases delivered to Salem; the July solicitation (S2910000017453) specified unsweetened or sweetened varieties in smooth or chunky form, USDA 2011 commodity compliance, FOB destination, and a historical price of $21.84 per case. Texas HHSC issued a $4.5 million statewide supplemental food and consumables IFB (HHS0016792v2, due March 19, 2026) covering 210 line items including fresh and processed fruits for state hospitals and supported living centers. Gwinnett County in Georgia (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026) requested informal quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and proteins for senior services; the County of Bridgeport, Connecticut (BNB053266, due June 26, 2026) sought 115 line-item commodities for school nutrition with Buy American compliance required. Illinois CPO issued multiple brand-specific and brand-or-equal food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy (June and August 2026). Austin ISD posted an RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps (27RFP004, July 16, 2026 due date). Canned apple products typically appear as one or two line items within these larger institutional food buys rather than sole-source opportunities; bidders compete on unit pricing, USDA compliance, delivery logistics, insurance, and past performance.