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 that in practice designates a narrow product line — fresh citrus fruits and citrus-adjacent items — but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show no alignment with the nominal scope. The solicitations instead cover broad school nutrition procurement for fresh produce staples (apples, bananas, berries, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes), prepared produce items (pre-cut vegetables, fruit cups, salads), eggs, beverages, and occasionally whole-grain flour and dairy. Only one opportunity—Bulloch County School District's local produce RFP—names citrus varieties at all (Kisses, Kishus, Satsumas, and Tangerines), and even then as a single line item within a 24-item list spanning watermelons, apples, sweet potatoes, strawberries, leafy greens, broccoli, and root vegetables. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and school boards across Georgia, Florida, and Texas, with one state-level procurement (State of Georgia food supplies) and one transit-adjacent body (Hillsborough County Public Schools). No repeat buyers appear in multiple opportunities under this code; each school district or regional board manages its own annual nutrition procurement.

Geographic concentration is strongest in Georgia, where Hancock County Schools, Bulloch County, Bartow County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham County, Glynn County, Douglas County, and Early County have all posted fresh produce solicitations between February and June 2026. Activity also appears in Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools), Texas (McAllen ISD, Austin ISD), and Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District). Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas with a response date of July 29, 2026 and an estimated annual contract value of $78,000; Bulloch County School District's IFP for locally-grown produce (within 200 miles) with response deadline May 4, 2026; Hancock County Board of Education's IFB SN002-2027 for over 200 fresh produce line items with bids due June 26, 2026; and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for 30 districts across two Georgia areas, with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two and proposals due March 4, 2026. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned to its stated product definition.