UNSPSC 50551635: Canned or jarred non GMO orangered apricots

The variety of non GMO apricots known as non GMO orangered 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 50551635 Canned or jarred non-GMO orangered apricots is a Commodity code covering shelf-stable, packaged fruit products that state and local governments purchase for food service operations. State and local bodies soliciting under this code include county boards of commissioners, state departments of corrections, state health and human services agencies, school districts, and municipalities. Recent opportunities show that buyers typically procure canned or jarred fruit products—including applesauce, mixed fruit, and dried fruit preparations—in volume for cafeteria, senior services, and institutional nutrition programs. The sourcing activity reflects both branded and brand-or-equal specifications, with delivery often required to central distribution facilities or multiple institutional sites on fixed schedules.

Recent activity spans Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Illinois, Connecticut, and Colorado. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple ITBs for canned applesauce (solicitations S2910000016975 in May 2026 with a June 2 due date, and S2910000017453 in July 2026 with a July 31 due date), establishing a pattern of repeat procurement for institutional fruit products with standing preferences for Oregon-fabricated goods and Oregon-based vendors. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited supplemental food and consumables including canned fruit across state hospitals and supported living centers (HHS0016792V2, due March 19, 2026) and fresh and processed produce for the El Paso State Supported Living Center (HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia requested food items including canned vegetables and proteins (PE77023NONST2027000000782, due October 19, 2026), and the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office has posted multiple weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy with brand-specific and brand-or-equal formats (responses due August 24, 2026). School districts including Austin Independent School District and Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia also appear in the recent record, with produce and commodity procurement using RFP and IFB methods on annual or seasonal cycles. All opportunities emphasize compliance with USDA commodity standards, Buy American provisions where applicable, fixed or firm pricing, FOB destination delivery, and adherence to federal food safety and labeling requirements.