UNSPSC 50521649: Non GMO tilton apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO tilton 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 50521649 Non GMO tilton apricots, a Commodity code, represents a narrow product line within produce procurement, but state and local government activity under this specific code is limited to generic fresh fruit and vegetable solicitations that do not isolate non-GMO tilton apricots as a distinct line item. The recent opportunities sourced under related produce categories show that school districts, county park systems, and special healthcare coalitions are the primary buyers of fresh fruits and vegetables. Across these jurisdictions, the scope of work typically requires compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP plans, recalls, E-Verify verification), delivery to multiple sites during constrained time windows (early morning deliveries between 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. or 5:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.), and adherence to specifications for ripeness, size, temperature, and packaging. School nutrition programs dominate the buyer base and frequently impose geographic sourcing preferences (Wisconsin and 400-mile radius requirements in recent solicitations) and organic or local-vendor discounts in price evaluation. Collier County Board of County Commissioners, Marion Health Care Coalition, and multiple Georgia school districts (Madison Metropolitan, Hancock County, Bartow County, Early County) have posted produce-related opportunities in the past five months.

Geographic concentration is strongest in Georgia and Wisconsin, which together account for the majority of recent solicitations; additional activity appears in Florida (Collier County) and broader state-level procurement (State of Georgia's May 2026 general food supplies bid). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's IFB for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, at $78,000 estimated annual value with 70–90 cases per week), Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items for the 2026–27 school year (bids due June 26, 2026), and Bartow County School System's RFP for local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles of the school system (proposal deadline June 22, 2026). A Marion Health Care Coalition produce bid (due August 21, 2026) and Collier County's ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (proposal due March 6, 2025) indicate demand from healthcare and recreational facilities as well. The code shows modest recent activity, and opportunities are rarely posted with specific cultivars or GMO designations; buyers typically source produce generically and specify only ripeness, case packs, temperature, and delivery logistics.