UNSPSC 50522601: Non GMO buddha's hand citrons

The variety of non GMO citrons known as non GMO buddha's hand 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 50522601 Non GMO buddha's hand citrons (Commodity) shows minimal alignment between the code name and the actual procurement activity posted under it. Recent state and local opportunities tagged with this code span school nutrition programs across Georgia, Texas, and Florida soliciting fresh produce for school lunch and breakfast programs, USDA-sponsored fresh fruit and vegetable programs, and farm-to-school initiatives. The solicitations cover bananas, apples, berries, leafy greens, root vegetables, citrus varieties, melons, and other commodity produce; buddha's hand citrons do not appear in any recent opportunity. School districts and county boards of education dominate the issuing-body mix, with activities sourced through traditional RFP, RFB (Request for Bid), and IFB (Invitation for Bid) vehicles.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, with secondary presence in Texas and Florida. Recent representative opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 (posted July 8, 2026, bids due July 29, 2026) soliciting petite bananas at an estimated annual value of $78,000; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, and vegetables (due June 26, 2026); and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 Georgia school districts with estimated annual spending of approximately $5.5 million combined (proposals due March 4, 2026). The code shows no recent opportunities for non-GMO buddha's hand citrons specifically; classification under this commodity code appears to be a data-entry mismatch or a vestigial tag from a prior solicitation.