UNSPSC 50521637: Non GMO patterson apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO patterson 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 50521637 Non GMO Patterson apricots is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce as part of food service operations for schools, parks, healthcare facilities, and other public institutions. While the code nominally specifies a single fruit variety, the recent opportunities show that state and local buyers use produce codes more broadly to solicit diverse fresh fruits and vegetables—often in bulk quantities tied to meal programs, concessions, or institutional food service. The issuing bodies span school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county governments and parks departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), state agencies (State of Georgia), and healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts dominate the activity, driven by National School Lunch Program and USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program funding. Vendors competing under this code must meet food-safety compliance (HACCP plans, E-Verify authorization, debarment verification), carry adequate liability insurance ($500,000 to $1,000,000 minimum), and comply with Buy American provisions where applicable. Geographic sourcing preferences and local-vendor set-asides appear frequently: the Bartow County School System and Madison Metropolitan School District both require produce sourced within 400 miles, and Collier County applies a 10-point local-vendor preference on evaluation criteria.

Recent opportunities are concentrated in the Southeast, with Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County, and the State of Georgia procurement), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County) showing the most recent activity through mid-2026. Representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026, approximately 5,900 servings weekly for elementary students, with sourcing required within Wisconsin and within 400 miles), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce covering over 200 line items (bids due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, delivery to three school locations), Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables (due June 22, 2026, contract July 20, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with four one-year renewal options), and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025, three-year term with two one-year renewals). School nutrition procurement cycles align with the academic year (July or September start dates through June 30 end), creating predictable seasonal demand windows.