UNSPSC 50522607: Non GMO ponderosa citrons

The variety of non GMO citrons known as non GMO ponderosa 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 50522607 Non GMO ponderosa citrons is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh citrus fruit for food service operations in schools, parks, and healthcare settings. Recent opportunities under this code show that purchasing bodies buy fresh produce — often as part of broader food-service contracts — with little or no specificity to the "non-GMO ponderosa citrons" nominal commodity. The actual procurement spans general fresh fruit and vegetable sourcing, with citrus appearing as one line item among dozens in multi-category food bids, and no recent solicitations explicitly requesting non-GMO ponderosa citrons by variety or specification. Issuing bodies include school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bartow County School System), county parks and recreation departments (Collier County Board of County Commissioners), healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition), and the State of Georgia. School districts represent the largest cohort of recent buyers under this code family.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia, Wisconsin, and Florida based on recent postings. Representative opportunities include the Hancock County Board of Education's June 2026 invitation for fresh produce across 200+ line items including multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus fruits, and specialty items for the 2026-27 school year (IFB due June 26, 2026); the Madison Metropolitan School District's July 2026 bid for petite bananas at 70-90 cases weekly (RFB 4162, due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000); and Bartow County School System's May 2026 request for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with a 25-point evaluation weight on seasonal and monthly variety (RFP 10-2026-019, due June 22, 2026). The Collier County parks concession solicitation (ITN 258360, due March 6, 2025) sought diverse food and beverage options across multiple park venues with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. The code shows active procurement but little specificity to ponderosa citrons; buyers are sourcing general fresh produce categories where citrus competes as one commodity among many.