UNSPSC 50524200: Non GMO limes

The type of non GMO fruit known as non GMO limes. 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 50524200 Non GMO limes, a Class code, spans the procurement of fresh produce items by state and local governments, though the recent solicitation activity under this code shows minimal direct engagement with specialty citrus items and instead reflects broad fresh-produce buying across multiple food-service contexts. State and local governments acquiring produce under this code include county park systems, school nutrition departments, healthcare coalitions, and county boards of education. The work encompasses delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables meeting quality standards, food-safety compliance, traceability requirements, and seasonal availability adjustments. School districts are the dominant issuing bodies in the recent record, soliciting produce for National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program meal service, with emphasis on domestic sourcing, whole-grain pairings, low-sodium options, and products without artificial additives. County and municipal park systems contract for food-service vendors who source diverse fresh-produce options to support concession operations at recreational facilities. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce for 2026-2027 operational needs with attention to delivery timelines and product-freshness guarantees.

Recent solicitation activity concentrates in Georgia and Wisconsin. Hancock County Board of Education issued an IFB in June 2026 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items (apple varieties, berries, cruciferous vegetables, root vegetables, melons, citrus, leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and specialty items) for delivery to three school locations under a July 2026 through June 2027 contract with firm pricing and no separate fuel charges. Bartow County School System issued an RFP in May 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with weighted evaluation emphasizing cost (30 points), seasonal variety (25 points), delivery proficiency (20 points), product availability and quality (15 points), and customer support (10 points), and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. Madison Metropolitan School District issued two separate RFBs in July 2026: petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 estimated annual value, September 2026 through June 2027) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks for USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program distribution to elementary students (approximately 5,900 servings weekly, sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin state boundaries, with a $0.20 per pound preference for organic produce). Early County Board of Education solicited comprehensive food bids in May 2026 including 300+ food items and produce for National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Collier County Parks and Recreation issued an ITN in October 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, requiring vendor-provided diverse food and beverage options with local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points for businesses meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria.