UNSPSC 50301631: Lorna apricots

The variety of apricots known as lorna apricots

UNSPSC 50301631 Lorna apricots is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurements for institutional food service—specifically school nutrition programs, child care facilities, and correctional food operations. State and local governments buying under this code are acquiring fresh produce staples and specialty fruits to meet meal program requirements, often for child nutrition or adult care settings subject to federal nutrition standards. The recent opportunities show school districts and child care agencies as the primary issuing bodies, with solicitations emphasizing USDA compliance, Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, and delivery scheduling tied to meal service calendars. While the code nominally references Lorna apricots, the actual procurement activity spans broad fresh fruit categories—apples, bananas, berries, citrus, melons, and seasonal specialties—reflecting school food buyers' need for variety and year-round supply rather than single-variety sourcing.

Activity is concentrated in Georgia and Texas school districts, with secondary volume from Florida, Connecticut, California, Oregon, and other states. Recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issuing RFB 4162 for petite bananas with an estimated contract value of $78,000 and weekly deliveries of 70–90 cases for the 2026–2027 school year (due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issuing IFB #SN002-2027 for over 200 fresh produce line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty fruits, with sealed bids due June 26, 2026; and Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida) issuing RFP 26039RFPDST for specialty fruits and vegetables to support the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program across 18–20 elementary schools on a cost-plus fixed-fee model with proposals due March 11, 2026 and an estimated annual budget of $600,000. The GEC Buying Cooperative (Georgia) is actively aggregating demand across 30 school districts through RFP SN 26-004, with Area One alone projecting $4.4 million in annual produce spending, due March 4, 2026. Vendors competing under this code must meet strict cold-chain logistics, food safety documentation (HACCP, GAP certification, mock recalls), insurance minimums typically $1 million general liability, Buy American compliance, and electronic ordering integration with district procurement platforms.