UNSPSC 50551567: Canned or jarred non GMO pomme d'api apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO pomme d'api 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 50551567 Canned or jarred non-GMO pomme d'api apples, a Commodity code, covers canned and jarred apple products that state and local governments procure for institutional food service, including applesauce, prepared fruits, and related processed apple items for correctional facilities, state health agencies, school districts, and other public operations. The solicitations show primary demand from correctional departments, state health and human services agencies, and school nutrition programs buying canned applesauce and dried fruit products as components of broader food service procurement.

State and local issuing bodies under this code include the Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and school districts (Austin Independent School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, and others). Geographic activity concentrates in the South and West, particularly Oregon, Texas, and Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 for canned fruit applesauce with bids due July 31, 2026 (approximately 4,760 cases at a historical price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales); Austin Independent School District RFP 27RFP004 for dried fruit bars and apple crisps with proposals due July 16, 2026; and the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office solicitation 27497DVAQUINCB52820 for quarterly weekly food orders with brand-specific requirements due June 17, 2026. Pricing is typically quoted per unit or per case on an FOB destination, fully prepaid basis, with deliveries to central distribution centers or school nutrition warehouses. Bidders must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and comply with USDA commodity specifications, FDA/USDA standards, and Buy American requirements where applicable.