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 is a Commodity code that sees minimal recent procurement activity in state and local markets. The code's nominal scope—specialty apricots meeting non-GMO and quality standards—does not align with the actual work currently being solicited under it. Recent opportunities posted to this code describe petite bananas, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, comprehensive school produce portfolios, and eggs, none of which are apricots or apricot-specific products. This mismatch suggests the code may be a legacy or misconfigured classification within state and local procurement systems, or the opportunities have been broadly tagged without regard to commodity specificity.

State and local school nutrition programs—including Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Bulloch County School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Glynn County Board of Education, McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District, and Douglas County School System across Georgia, Wisconsin, Florida, and Texas—are soliciting fresh produce through RFB, RFP, and IFB notices throughout 2026. These districts collectively procure dozens to hundreds of produce line items annually, spanning common fruits and vegetables (apples, bananas, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes), berries, specialty items, and eggs, with contract values ranging from approximately $78,000 to $4.4 million depending on district size and scope. Evaluation typically weights cost at 30–50 percent, with vendor qualifications, product quality, delivery reliability, and compliance with Buy American and USDA food safety standards comprising the remainder. If pursuing this code, verify the actual commodity classification with the issuing procurement office before investing in bid preparation.