UNSPSC 50541639: Frozen non GMO poppy apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO poppy apricots that have been frozen 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 50541639 Frozen non-GMO poppy apricots (Commodity) covers specialty frozen fruit products that state and local governments procure as components of broader food service contracts, particularly for school nutrition programs and senior services. The recent solicitations tagged under this code show that state and local buyers are sourcing frozen and fresh produce as line items within larger food supply agreements that support National School Lunch Program operations, senior meal delivery, and district-wide cafeteria operations. Issuing bodies span school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners), and state-level procurement (State of Georgia). School districts and county departments represent the dominant buyer mix; these organizations source frozen and fresh produce on multi-month or annual contract cycles as part of comprehensive food service vendor agreements that typically include meats, dairy, grains, vegetables, and condiments alongside specialized items.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Connecticut. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (bids due June 26, 2026) across apple varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and specialty fruits with delivery to three school sites over the 2026–27 school year. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners sought informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (quotes due October 19, 2026) including canned vegetables and proteins for the Department of Community Services. Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line bids for 300+ food items plus non-food supplies (bids due June 8, 2026) with emphasis on domestic sourcing and whole-grain compliance. The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases issued an electronic bid for over 1,100 line items spanning breakfast items, frozen products, and fresh produce subject to Buy American Provision requirements—at least 51 percent domestic agricultural ingredients—with bids due June 30, 2026. State of Georgia also posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products solicitation (bids due June 22, 2026) with full scope details in an attached document.