UNSPSC 50521618: Non GMO gold brite apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO gold brite 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 50521618 Non GMO gold brite apricots, a Commodity code, describes fresh specialty-fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent contract opportunities show little direct solicitation for this specific product. Instead, the code appears in a sourcing context alongside broader fresh-produce and specialty-fruit purchasing. State and local buyers under this code tier—school districts, county parks departments, regional health coalitions, and state food-procurement offices—typically source apricots as part of larger fresh-fruit and specialty-produce contracts serving food service operations, school meal programs, and public park concessions. The work involves specification of fruit grade, ripeness, size, packaging, delivery scheduling, food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, E-Verify verification, liability insurance), and often local or domestic-sourcing preferences or discounts for organic or specialty varieties.

Recent opportunities show purchasing activity concentrated in school districts across Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District posted bids for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, due July 29, 2026, with a Wisconsin-sourced 400-mile radius requirement and 5% diverse-owned business preference). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, and specialty fruits (due June 26, 2026), while Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within a 400-mile sourcing radius (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026). Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested bids for approximately 300 food items including fruits and vegetables (due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida solicited food and beverage concessions for North Collier Regional Park via ITN (due March 6, 2025). Geographic activity clusters in Georgia and Wisconsin, with secondary activity in Florida; no recent solicitations specifically name apricots as a line item, suggesting the code sees limited direct pursuit under its nominal product specification.