UNSPSC 50551573: Canned or jarred non GMO red gravenstein apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO red gravenstein 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 50551573, Canned or jarred non-GMO red Gravenstein apples, is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of canned fruit products—predominantly applesauce and processed apple items—for institutional food service, primarily school nutrition programs and correctional facilities. Recent solicitations show purchasing bodies acquiring branded and generic canned applesauce, dried fruit bars, apple crisps, and fresh produce including multiple apple varieties (Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Jazz, Ambrosia) alongside broader grocery and food service supply. Issuing bodies span independent school districts (Austin ISD, Fairfax County Public Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Rockwood R-VI School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Hancock County Schools, Dallas ISD), state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, State of Georgia, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), and county school systems (Douglas County School System, Muscogee County School District). School nutrition programs dominate the recent activity, with district-wide annual food service contracts for K–12 child nutrition accounting for the bulk of opportunities.

The geographic spread centers on Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Missouri, Connecticut, and Illinois, with school nutrition procurement particularly active across Georgia school districts (Douglas County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Liberty County, Hancock County) and Texas (Dallas ISD, Austin ISD, HHSC, TDCJ). Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections' ITB S-29100-00017453 (posted July 10, 2026, due July 31, 2026) for 4,760 cases of canned applesauce at $21.84 per case historical pricing, with a 10% combined Oregon goods and resident bidder preference; Austin Independent School District's RFP 27RFP004 (posted June 26, 2026, due July 16, 2026) for dried fruit bars and apple crisps; and the Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) covering fresh produce and eggs across 30 Georgia school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One. School nutrition contracts typically run July 1 through June 30, employ firm fixed pricing for the contract period with selective midterm adjustments tied to manufacturer price increases of 5% or greater, require Buy American compliance (51% domestic agricultural commodities for processed products), and include compliance certifications, liability insurance ($1 million minimum general commercial liability), and HACCP food safety documentation. Contract values range from under $50,000 for single-item commodity buys to $9 million annually for main-line food distribution.