UNSPSC 50551575: Canned or jarred non GMO red stayman apples

The variety of non GMO apples known as non GMO red stayman 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 50551575 Canned or jarred non-GMO red stayman apples is a Commodity code that captures state and local food service procurement for shelf-stable preserved fruit products, typically canned applesauce, canned mixed fruits, and similar jarred fruit items used in institutional dining, school nutrition programs, and food assistance operations. Recent opportunities under this code reflect demand from corrections facilities, state hospitals, school districts, county nutrition centers, and municipal food service operations for bulk-packaged canned and jarred fruit that meets USDA commodity specifications, FDA labeling and safety standards, and Buy American requirements where applicable. State and local buyers emphasize compliance with USDA grades, shelf-life warranties (typically one year minimum from Best Use By date), proper palletization and FOB Destination delivery, and firm fixed pricing that remains constant through contract terms. Issuing bodies span state corrections departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy), school districts and boards of education (Austin Independent School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education), county nutrition operations (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and municipal purchasing offices (City of Bridgeport). These jurisdictions issue under IFB, ITB, RFP, and informal written quote methods, with delivery commitments typically running 12 months and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best value determination.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest, with solicitations from Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Oregon, and Connecticut posted between May and October 2026. Representative opportunities include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB for approximately 4,760 cases of canned applesauce (due July 31, 2026), specifying applesauce in its own juice, water, or light syrup with sweetened or unsweetened varieties accepted, delivered in five full truckloads to Salem with a historical awarded price of $21.84 per case to Robbins Sales; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB for supplemental food and consumables including canned and fresh fruits statewide to state hospitals and supported living centers (bid deadline March 19, 2026, maximum three-year value $4.5 million); Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned fruits and vegetables (due October 19, 2026) for delivery to senior services; and Austin Independent School District RFP for dried fruit bars and apple crisps for food service (due July 16, 2026). Oregon applies a combined 10% local preference (5% for Oregon goods, 5% for Oregon-headquartered bidders), Connecticut enforces Buy American provisions requiring 51% domestic content for processed products, and Texas corrections facilities require USDA grade compliance with firm fixed pricing over multi-year initial terms and optional renewals.