UNSPSC 50531631: Dried non GMO lorna apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO lorna apricots that have been dried for preservation. 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 50531631 Dried non-GMO Lorna apricots (Commodity) represents a narrow product line within school nutrition and institutional food service procurement, though recent state and local opportunities show minimal direct solicitation for this specific item. State and local governments purchase dried fruit through broad grocery and fresh-produce contracts that typically bundle apricots with dozens or hundreds of other food items rather than as standalone line items. The issuing bodies acquiring food products under this code span school districts, state health and human services agencies, and county governments, all procuring on behalf of child nutrition programs, institutional meals, and senior services. School districts dominate the recent activity, driven by National School Lunch Program requirements and Buy American provisions mandating minimum domestic agricultural content. Contractors must meet Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards, provide HACCP plans, maintain appropriate insurance coverage, and accept orders through institutional systems; blind product testing by school personnel is common, and vendors must deliver on firm pricing through standard contracting periods ranging from one to three years.

Recent opportunities posted across Connecticut, Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi show the code's geographic spread, though none specifically name dried Lorna apricots in their scope. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issued an IFB (BNB052266) for over 1,100 grocery line items including dried fruits, with bids due June 30, 2026, for delivery to central warehouse and school sites. Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia posted an IFB for fresh produce spanning 200-plus items, due June 26, 2026, with July 1, 2026, contract start. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products at the El Paso State Supported Living Center, due July 13, 2026, with an estimated historical value of $1.5 million. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida solicited senior meal preparation and delivery services (ITB-26-00289) valued at $17.8 million over three years, due June 25, 2026. Dried Lorna apricots as a specific commodity appear incidental to these broader buys rather than standalone procurement targets.