UNSPSC 50524107: Non GMO meyer lemons

The variety of non GMO lemons known as non GMO meyer 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 50524107 Non GMO meyer lemons, a Commodity code, describes fresh citrus fruit that state and local food service operators procure for school nutrition programs, healthcare facilities, and parks-and-recreation concession operations. Recent solicitations show school districts and county agencies buying fresh produce in volume under standing annual contracts, with scope ranging from single commodity line items (petite bananas at Madison Metropolitan School District; meyer lemons at other districts) to broad fresh-produce portfolios spanning 200+ items across multiple fruit and vegetable categories. The issuing bodies are predominantly school nutrition programs and county parks departments, with one health care coalition appearing in the recent record. School districts dominate the buyer base, issuing IFBs and RFBs for annual or multi-year food-service contracts under National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program budgets.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin) issued RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks due July 29, 2026, with sourcing mandates within 400 miles and Wisconsin boundaries, and RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases per week, $78,000 annual value, due July 29, 2026). Hancock County Board of Education (Georgia) issued IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, citrus, and specialty fruits, with bids due June 26, 2026 and contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Bartow County School System (Georgia) sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles under RFP 10-2026-019 (due June 22, 2026). Collier County Parks and Recreation (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations, due March 6, 2025. Buy American provisions, HACCP plan requirements, E-Verify compliance, and local or regional sourcing preferences appear across school-district solicitations. Cost typically weighs 40% in evaluation; product quality, traceability, delivery compliance, and diverse-vendor status account for the remainder.