UNSPSC 50521636: Non GMO palstein apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO palstein 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 50521636 Non GMO palstein apricots is a Commodity code that shows little relevant recent activity. The code's nominal scope—specialty stone fruit—does not align with the actual work state and local governments are buying under the opportunities tagged to this code. Recent solicitations posted under 50521636 request fresh produce broadly (bananas, mixed fruits and vegetables, eggs) and beverages for school nutrition programs, not apricots or apricot-specific procurement. The mismatch between the code's product name and the scope of posted opportunities suggests either miscoding at the issuing body or a taxonomy alignment issue that limits the usefulness of this code for tracking genuine apricot demand.

School districts across Georgia, Texas, and Wisconsin dominate the recent-opportunities block, issuing RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and ITBs for produce to support National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Programs, and child nutrition services. Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) RFB 4162 for petite bananas and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, due July 29, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) IFB for over 200 fresh produce line items, bid opening June 29, 2026; and Douglas County School System (Georgia) RFP SN 26-004 covering fresh produce and eggs for a 30-district cooperative with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (Hancock, Liberty, Muscogee, Savannah-Chatham, Glynn, Bulloch, Bartow Counties), with secondary activity in Wisconsin, Texas, and Florida. Vendors typically must meet Buy American provisions, maintain HACCP plans, carry $500,000–$2,000,000 general liability insurance, and deliver weekly to multiple school sites, with contract terms running July 1 through June 30 annually.