UNSPSC 50521609: Non GMO clutha gold apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO clutha gold 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 50521609 Non GMO clutha gold apricots (Commodity) shows minimal relevance to recent state and local procurement activity. The code's abstract name references a specific varietal apple product, yet the recent opportunities block contains no solicitations for clutha gold apricots or any comparable single-varietal fresh fruit procurement. Instead, the nine recent solicitations span school district food service contracts for comprehensive fresh produce assortments—apples in multiple varieties (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, Red), bananas, berries, stone fruits, citrus, melons, vegetables, and eggs—issued by school nutrition programs in Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. The issuing bodies are school districts and school boards serving 11,000 to 20,000 students, purchasing through RFP, RFB, IFB, and ITB notices with response dates spanning late February through late July 2026. The procurement structure universally emphasizes domestic sourcing under Buy American provisions, HACCP compliance, weekly delivery schedules, and annual fixed pricing with prospective redetermination, typically favoring lowest responsive and responsible bidders evaluated on cost (30–50 points), product quality, vendor qualifications, and past performance.

The geographic spread of recent activity centers on Georgia school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bartow County, Bulloch County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, Douglas County through the GEC Buying Cooperative serving 30 districts across two areas), with additional activity in Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District) and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District). The largest identified opportunity is the Douglas County School System RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative, procuring fresh produce and eggs for 30 school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, with sealed proposals due March 4, 2026. Representative procurement focuses on bulk, multi-item produce sourcing for school lunch and breakfast programs and federally funded USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs rather than single-variety specialty fruits, indicating the code does not align with current state and local buying patterns at the commodity level.