UNSPSC 50524203: Non GMO mandarin limes

The variety of non GMO limes known as non GMO mandarin 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 50524203 Non GMO mandarin limes is a Commodity code that state and local governments use to tag produce procurement, though recent solicitations under this code show minimal direct activity for citrus products specifically. The scope of work encompasses fresh produce supply to schools, counties, healthcare organizations, and special-purpose districts for food service operations, including meal programs, concessions, and institutional dining. Recent opportunities tagged to produce categories generally involve RFBs, RFPs, and IFBs for fresh fruits and vegetables, with state and local issuing bodies including school districts (primary buyers), county parks and recreation departments, county health coalitions, and state procurement offices. Geographic spread spans Georgia (Hancock County, Bartow County, and Early County schools; the State of Georgia), Wisconsin (Madison Metropolitan School District), and Florida (Collier County), with school districts representing the dominant buyer category across all recent activity.

Representative recent opportunities include Madison Metropolitan School District's RFB 4162 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, estimated $78,000 annual contract value, bids due July 29, 2026) and its RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring sourcing within 400 miles of Madison and Wisconsin (approximately 5,900 servings weekly, bids due July 29, 2026); Hancock County Board of Education's IFB for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items across multiple apple varieties, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, melons, and specialty fruits (contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, sealed bids due June 26, 2026); and Bartow County School System's RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables sourced within 400 miles, with proposal deadline June 22, 2026 and contract award anticipated July 20, 2026. School district food service programs consistently emphasize Buy American provisions, domestic sourcing preferences, geographic proximity requirements (400 miles), HACCP compliance, and delivery logistics to centralized warehouse or multiple school sites.