UNSPSC 50521631: Non GMO lorna apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO lorna 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 50521631 Non GMO lorna apricots is a Commodity code that captures fresh fruit procurement by state and local governments, though recent solicitation activity shows the code tracking a broader fresh-produce category that includes bananas, mixed fruits and vegetables, and seasonal specialty items rather than apricots specifically. State and local buyers under this code include county parks and recreation departments, school districts' food and nutrition programs, health care coalitions, and county boards of education. The work being solicited encompasses fresh-fruit supply and delivery to school kitchens, concession stands at parks and sports facilities, and health care operations, with vendors expected to meet food-safety and HACCP compliance, maintain cold-chain integrity, and often source locally or domestically when specified.

Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. Representative opportunities include Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (apples, berries, citrus, specialty fruits, and vegetables) for the 2026-27 school year with bid opening June 29, 2026; Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles with proposals due June 22, 2026; Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70-90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value) with bids due July 29, 2026; and Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including fruit and beverage concessions, with proposals due March 6, 2025. School districts dominate the buyer base, typically requiring compliance with Buy American provisions, HACCP certification, E-Verify authorization, and minimum liability insurance of $500,000 to $1 million.