UNSPSC 50524108: Non GMO volkamer lemons

The variety of non GMO lemons known as non GMO volkamer 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 50524108 Non GMO volkamer lemons (Commodity) shows little relevant recent activity. The code's nominal scope—a specific citrus variety—does not align with the actual work state and local governments are buying under the associated solicitations. Recent opportunities tagged to this code predominantly solicit fresh produce supply for school nutrition programs, but the work centers on comprehensive institutional fresh-produce provisioning spanning dozens of line items (apples, bananas, berries, vegetables, eggs, and specialty items) rather than a single lemon variety. The mismatch between the code name and the buying activity suggests either a data-classification error or that 50524108 serves as a proxy code for broader fresh-produce procurement within some state or local procurement systems.

School districts and county boards of education across Georgia, Texas, and Florida dominate the recent opportunities, with notable issuers including Madison Metropolitan School District (Wisconsin), Hancock County Schools (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Austin Independent School District (Texas), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Florida), and the Douglas County School System (Georgia) coordinating through the GEC Buying Cooperative. Opportunities are concentrated in Georgia, with secondary activity in Texas and Florida. Representative solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (due July 29, 2026, with weekly delivery of approximately 5,900 servings sourced within 400 miles of Madison); Hancock County Schools' IFB for fresh produce spanning 200+ line items (bids due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027); Glynn County Board of Education's IFB 27-02 for fresh produce across 60 line items to 16 schools (sealed bids due April 14, 2026); and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for produce and eggs serving 30 school districts with estimated spending of $4.4 million (Area One) and $1.1 million (Area Two), proposals due March 4, 2026. Most solicitations require HACCP plans, Buy American compliance, domestic sourcing preferences, compliance with USDA nutrition standards, and insurance coverage ranging from $500,000 to $2 million in general liability.