UNSPSC 50521604: Non GMO black apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO black apricots. 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 50521604 Non GMO black apricots is a Commodity code that encompasses fresh and specialty fruit items, including apricots and related produce, procured by school districts, county parks departments, healthcare facilities, and state agencies for food service operations. State and local buyers under this code source fresh fruits through produce vendors and food distributors for school lunch and breakfast programs, park concessions, healthcare nutrition services, and general food procurement. The work involves specification compliance around ripeness, size, packaging, delivery timing, temperature maintenance, and food safety documentation; vendors typically must provide HACCP plans, traceability records, product liability insurance, and compliance with Buy American and domestic-sourcing preferences where applicable.

Recent activity shows school districts as the dominant issuing bodies, with procurement officers in Georgia (Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District) actively soliciting produce through IFB and RFP notices during spring and summer 2026. A Collier County, Florida ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025) and a Marion Health Care Coalition produce RFP (due August 21, 2026) represent non-school buyers. The geographic concentration leans heavily toward Georgia and Wisconsin school nutrition programs; the State of Georgia also posted a general food, supplies, and kitchen products bid in May 2026. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Schools' fresh-produce IFB for the 2026-27 school year (spanning over 200 line items including berries, citrus, root vegetables, and specialty fruits with delivery to three school locations), Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB for petite bananas requiring 70–90 cases weekly at $78,000 annual value with delivery to a central warehouse, and Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles with weighted evaluation on cost (30 points), seasonal variety (25 points), and delivery proficiency (20 points).