UNSPSC 50522600: Non GMO citrons

The type of non GMO citrons known as non GMO citrons. 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 50522600 Non GMO citrons is a Class code covering fresh citrus fruit sourcing for institutional food services, though recent state and local solicitations show broader produce procurement activity that extends well beyond citrons alone. State and local governments under this code are buying fresh produce—citrus, bananas, berries, vegetables, melons, and specialty fruits—for school nutrition programs, county parks and recreation food services, healthcare facilities, and other institutional kitchens. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Bartow County School System, Early County Board of Education), county governments (Collier County), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and state procurement offices (State of Georgia). School nutrition programs dominate the activity, with districts running line-by-line food and produce bids covering 200-plus line items for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Collier County is soliciting food services for concession and park facilities via an Invitation to Negotiate with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Most recent opportunities emphasize domestic sourcing, local sourcing within specified mileage radii (400 miles in several cases), HACCP compliance, delivery logistics to multiple school sites, and firm pricing over multi-month to one-year contract terms.

Geographic activity clusters in the Southeast (Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida), with the most recent activity concentrated in school nutrition procurement in Georgia and Wisconsin. Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's bid for petite bananas (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) requiring 70–90 cases per week delivered Monday through Friday at specified ripeness stages; Hancock County Board of Education's fresh produce bid for 2026–27 (IFB #SN002-2027, bids due June 26, 2026) spanning 200-plus line items with delivery to three school locations; Bartow County School System's local fresh fruit and vegetable RFP (10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026) requiring 400-mile local sourcing with seasonal variety and flexible monthly ordering; and Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposals (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables with pricing adjustments based on seasonal availability. Evaluation criteria across these solicitations emphasize cost (typically 30–40%), compliance with food safety and HACCP standards, local and domestic sourcing preferences, delivery reliability, and vendor qualifications and references. Buy American provisions and preference discounts for diverse-owned and local businesses appear in multiple school district bids.