UNSPSC 50521611: Non GMO darby royal apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO darby royal 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 50521611 Non GMO darby royal apricots is a Commodity code that covers the procurement of fresh apricots by state and local governments for food service operations, though the recent opportunities block shows minimal direct activity under this specific commodity. The sourcing is concentrated among school districts, regional park food service operations, and healthcare coalitions that purchase fresh produce as part of school nutrition programs, park concessions, and patient meal services. The scope encompasses procurement of fresh fruit meeting specified quality standards, ripeness grades, temperature requirements, delivery schedules, and food-safety compliance including HACCP plans and traceability documentation by farm of origin.

Geographic activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin based on recent solicitations. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce IFB for the 2026-27 school year (sealed bids due June 26, 2026, covering over 200 line items of fresh produce with delivery to three school sites), Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (proposal due June 22, 2026, with contract term July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027), Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (bids due July 29, 2026, 70-90 cases weekly at $78,000 annual contract value), and Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks under the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (bids due July 29, 2026, approximately 5,900 servings weekly sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin). North Collier Regional Park in Florida issued an ITN for food services including concession operations (proposals due March 6, 2025, with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for Collier or Lee County residency).