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. State and local school nutrition programs buy fresh produce under this code to support child nutrition, school breakfast and lunch programs, and federally funded initiatives such as the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The recent activity visible in the source, however, shows little demand specifically for black apricots — non-GMO or otherwise. School districts are soliciting comprehensive fresh produce packages (apples, bananas, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, stone fruits, citrus, and melons) rather than individual specialty fruit varieties. The code's narrow scope (a single produce item) contrasts sharply with the institutional buying pattern, which favors multi-category suppliers capable of filling 50–300 line items per procurement cycle.

School districts throughout Georgia and Texas dominate recent activity, including Madison Metropolitan School District (RFB 4162 for petite bananas and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, both due July 29, 2026), Hancock County Board of Education (IFB for 200+ fresh produce line items, bid opening June 29, 2026), Bulloch County School District (IFP for locally grown produce including watermelons, apples, and leafy greens, proposals due May 4, 2026), Liberty County Board of Education (IFB for produce and food products, bids due April 29, 2026), Muscogee County School District (ITB 26-017 for 60 produce items, bids due April 27, 2026), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34 for 72 fresh produce items, bids due April 23, 2026), Glynn County Board of Education (IFB 27-02 for fresh produce to 16 schools, bids due April 14, 2026), McAllen Independent School District in Texas (RFP 2026-1029 for fresh produce across 31 campuses, proposals due March 6, 2026), and Austin Independent School District (RFP 26RFP034 for fresh produce and beverages, proposals due March 11, 2026). A regional cooperative, the GEC Buying Cooperative, issued RFP SN 26-004 through Douglas County School System for fresh produce and eggs across 30 school districts in Georgia with estimated annual spending of $4.4–$1.1 million by geographic area (proposals due March 4, 2026). School districts require HACCP plans, traceability documentation, Buy American compliance, liability insurance ($500,000–$2 million), and weekly or bi-weekly delivery to multiple school sites. Solicitations show no material demand for single-commodity black apricot contracts and should not be pursued under this code.