UNSPSC 50524104: Non GMO escondido lemons

The variety of non GMO lemons known as non GMO escondido lemons. 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 50524104 Non GMO escondido lemons, a Commodity code, does not align with documented state and local procurement activity. The recent opportunities block shows no solicitations specifically for non-GMO Escondido lemons or lemons as a standalone product category. Instead, recent state and local purchasing under produce-related codes focuses on fresh fruit and vegetable snacks, mixed fresh-produce contracts, petite bananas, and broad food-service procurement that may include citrus but does not isolate lemon sourcing as a line item or named scope.

The documented opportunities reveal school districts, county parks systems, and education boards as primary produce buyers, with geographic activity concentrated in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District issued RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas ($78,000 estimated annual value through June 2027) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 weekly servings under a USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grant, September through November 2026). Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year (IFB #SN002-2027, bid opening June 29, 2026) covering over 200 line items across multiple fruit and vegetable varieties with delivery to three school sites; Bartow County School System also solicited local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, proposal deadline June 22, 2026, contract award anticipated July 20, 2026). Early County Board of Education requested line-by-line food bids for approximately 300+ food items including fruits and vegetables (bids due June 8, 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Procurement Services Division issued an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities (proposals due March 6, 2025). Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce vendors for 2026-2027 (proposals due August 21, 2026). These opportunities emphasize fresh-produce sourcing, food safety compliance, local or regional sourcing preferences, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program funding, but none isolate non-GMO Escondido lemons as a procurement target. The code shows little relevant recent activity.