UNSPSC 50521629: Non GMO king apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO king 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 50521629 Non GMO king apricots is a Commodity code that spans fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments for school nutrition programs, parks and recreation concessions, healthcare facilities, and other public food service operations. School districts represent the dominant buyer category, with recent solicitations from Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, and Early County Board of Education all seeking fresh produce including stone fruits and other items within this commodity family. Counties and special-purpose entities including Collier County Parks and Recreation and Marion Health Care Coalition also issue produce solicitations. The work involves sourcing fresh fruits meeting specific ripeness, size, temperature, and quality standards; compliance with food safety regulations including HACCP plans and traceability documentation; delivery to designated school, park, or facility locations within narrow time windows; and adherence to domestic-sourcing preferences and local-vendor criteria where applicable.

Recent activity centers in Georgia and Wisconsin, with Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) posting a comprehensive fresh-produce IFB for the 2026-27 school year due June 26, 2026 spanning over 200 line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, and specialty fruits delivered to three school locations; Bartow County School System (Georgia) issued RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposals due June 22, 2026; Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) posted RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks with produce sourced within Wisconsin and 400 miles of Madison, bids due July 29, 2026, totaling approximately 5,900 weekly servings for the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; and Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park with proposals due March 6, 2025. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items including fruits and vegetables due June 8, 2026. Geographic preference and local-sourcing requirements appear in multiple recent solicitations, and diverse-owned business certifications carry evaluation weight across school district procurements.