UNSPSC 50521633: Non GMO modesto apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO modesto 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 50521633 Non GMO modesto apricots is a Commodity code that encompasses the sourcing and delivery of fresh produce — specifically specialty fruit varieties — for food service operations at state and local institutions. In practice, state and local governments buy fresh produce under this code primarily through school nutrition programs, county parks departments, and healthcare coalitions that operate food services. The work involves supplying fresh fruit meeting specified quality, ripeness, size, temperature, and delivery standards; compliance with food-safety regulations including HACCP documentation; and adherence to delivery schedules and packaging requirements. Issuing bodies include county school districts, county boards of education, county parks and recreation departments, and healthcare coalitions. School nutrition programs represent the dominant buyer segment, with procurement occurring annually to support National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program operations.

Recent solicitation activity appears concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's request for petite bananas (RFB 4162, bids due July 29, 2026, estimated annual contract value $78,000) specifying ripeness stages and case-pack configurations; Hancock County Board of Education's request for fresh produce across 200+ line items (IFB #SN002-2027, sealed bids due June 26, 2026) with Buy American domestic-content requirements; Bartow County School System's request for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, proposals due June 22, 2026); Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (bids due June 8, 2026) including fruit varieties alongside proteins and dairy; Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposals (proposals due August 21, 2026); and Collier County's food services solicitation for a regional park (ITN, proposals due March 6, 2025). Geographic sourcing preferences and local-vendor incentives appear frequently; Wisconsin and Georgia school districts both impose 400-mile sourcing radii for fresh produce. Contract terms typically run one school or fiscal year with renewal options. Set-aside and preference programs include diverse-owned business certifications, local-vendor preferences, and organic-product discounts where applicable.