UNSPSC 50551633: Canned or jarred non GMO modesto apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO modesto apricots that have been canned or jarred 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 50551633 Canned or jarred non-GMO Modesto apricots is a Commodity code covering preserved fruit products that state and local governments procure primarily for institutional food service — correctional facilities, state hospitals, school nutrition programs, and supported living centers. The recent opportunities show that state and local buyers are seeking canned and jarred fruits (applesauce, pears, apricots) as components of broader food supply contracts rather than as standalone produce items; these purchases are bundled with fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and dry goods in multi-category food service solicitations. Institutional food service represents the dominant use case, with correctional systems, health and human services agencies, and school districts accounting for the bulk of recent activity. Issuing bodies include state departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, State of Illinois), independent school districts (Austin ISD, Dallas ISD, Rockwood R-VI, Fairfax County, Hancock County, Savannah-Chatham County), county boards of education (Douglas County, Liberty County, Muscogee County), and special-purpose state facilities (HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center, Bridgeport Board of Education). School nutrition programs are the most frequent repeat purchasers across this code's recent opportunities.

Geographic activity spans multiple states with concentration in Texas (HHSC, TDCJ, Dallas ISD, Austin ISD), Georgia (Douglas County, Liberty County, Muscogee County, Hancock County, Savannah-Chatham County), and Oregon (Department of Corrections). Recent representative solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections ITB S-29100-00017453 (posted July 10, 2026, due July 31, 2026) seeking 4,760 cases of canned applesauce at approximately $21.84 per case historical pricing, delivered to Salem with a 10% Oregon preference (5% goods, 5% bidder residence); the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0017449 (posted June 11, 2026, due July 13, 2026) covering food and consumable products for multiple state-supported living centers with an estimated prior-period value of $1.5 million; and the Douglas County School System RFP SN 26-003 (posted January 21, 2026, due February 18, 2026) seeking main-line food distribution with an estimated annual expenditure of approximately $9 million across 32 schools serving 25,500 students. Canned fruit typically appears as one line item within these large food service portfolios rather than as the primary focus, with successful vendors competing on price, delivery reliability, insurance compliance, and ability to serve multiple locations simultaneously. Institutional buyers enforce firm fixed pricing for contract duration, Buy American or domestic-content requirements (minimum 51% domestic agricultural commodities in processed products where specified), and maintain strict food safety, temperature, and shelf-life standards.