UNSPSC 50551561: Canned or jarred non GMO pacific rose apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO pacific rose 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 50551561 Canned or jarred non-GMO Pacific Rose apples is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable canned and jarred apple products purchased primarily by state departments, county governments, and school districts for food service operations. State and local buyers use this code to procure applesauce, apple crisps, and similar apple-based shelf-stable items for cafeteria, senior services, corrections, and health and human services facilities. The Oregon Department of Corrections has solicited canned applesauce multiple times under ITB notices, specifying USDA 2011 commodity specifications for canned fruit, acceptance of sweetened or unsweetened varieties in smooth or chunky styles, and minimum one-year shelf life. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission procures supplemental food and consumables statewide for state hospitals and state supported living centers, with applesauce and fruit products appearing within broader food commodity solicitations. School districts including Austin Independent School District and Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia have requested dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service delivery to central warehouses or school nutrition centers. Issuing bodies span state departments (Oregon, Texas, Illinois), county boards of education and commissioners (Hancock County, Georgia; Gwinnett County, Georgia), school districts (Austin ISD, Bridgeport Board of Education), and specialized state facilities (Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy).

Recent activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITBs for canned applesauce in May 2026 (S2910000016975, due June 2, 2026, with historical award at $21.827 per case to MJ Kellner) and July 2026 (S2910000017453, due July 31, 2026, with historical award at $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales), with Oregon goods and resident bidder preferences of five percent each available. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission's March 2026 supplemental food solicitation (HHS0016792v2) covered 210 line items including fresh, frozen, and canned fruit products for state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with a maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years. Austin Independent School District requested dried fruit bars and apple crisps via RFP 27RFP004 (due July 16, 2026) for delivery to central warehouse. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026) for fresh produce encompassing multiple apple varieties for school year 2026-27, with over 200 line items and delivery to three school locations, requiring Buy American compliance with 51 percent domestic agricultural content for processed products.