UNSPSC 50521648: Non GMO sundrop apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO sundrop 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 50521648 Non GMO sundrop apricots, a Commodity code, describes a specific produce line-item that state and local governments procure as part of broader food service and school nutrition contracts, though recent solicitations show minimal activity directly targeting this product. The code covers specialty dried fruit sourced to non-GMO specifications, typically procured by school districts, county parks departments, health care coalitions, and other public food service operations as a discrete component of meal planning or concession operations. Recent opportunities soliciting produce across the code's family show school districts and county parks agencies purchasing fresh and processed fruits through open competitive bidding, with vendors required to meet food-safety compliance, HACCP documentation, traceability standards, and delivery schedules aligned to operational demand.

Activity under this code appears concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin-based school districts, with secondary activity in Florida county parks and multi-facility health care systems. The Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued bids for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, also July 29, 2026), each with annual contract values in the $78,000 range and term runs through June 2027. Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) solicited fresh produce for 2026–27 via IFB with bids due June 26, 2026, spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, melons, and citrus. Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026), with contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (posted October 8, 2026, due March 6, 2025—note date discrepancy in source), with a 10-point local-vendor preference and three-year contract term. Marion Health Care Coalition (Marion, Ohio or region unspecified) solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026. No opportunities explicitly named non-GMO sundrop apricots; the recent record reflects broad produce procurement where specialty items would be line-item additions rather than primary solicitation drivers.