UNSPSC 50521606: Non GMO bonny apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO bonny 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 50521606 Non GMO bonny apricots is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement by state and local jurisdictions for school nutrition programs, parks and recreation food services, health care facilities, and specialty produce distribution networks. The work solicited under this code centers on sourcing and delivering fresh produce — specifically apricots and allied fresh fruits and vegetables — to institutional buyers operating cafeterias, concession facilities, and meal programs. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with recent activity also from county parks and recreation divisions, health care coalitions, and school boards across multiple states. Procurement typically specifies ripeness grades, case sizes, delivery schedules, temperature control requirements, traceability documentation, and food safety compliance including HACCP plans and E-Verify verification. Many solicitations layer geographic preferences (sourcing within 400 miles of the buyer, state or regional local-vendor preferences) and set-asides (5% evaluation preferences for diverse-owned and women/minority business enterprise vendors), though Buy American and domestic-sourcing requirements vary by issuing body and funding source. Vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, maintain product freshness guarantees, and provide detailed farm-of-origin traceability.

Recent opportunities span multiple states and issuing bodies. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) solicited petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, with Wisconsin sourcing and local-diversity preferences). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB for over 200 fresh produce line items (due June 26, 2026) with delivery to three school sites and a July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027 contract term. Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles via RFP 10-2026-019 (proposal due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line food bids including produce, bread, and milk (due June 8, 2026). Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought produce vendor proposals (due August 21, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) solicited food services including produce and beverage options at North Collier Regional Park via Invitation to Negotiate (due March 6, 2025). Activity clusters in Georgia and Wisconsin school nutrition programs, with secondary activity in Florida municipal and health care procurement.