UNSPSC 50524204: Non GMO philippine limes

The variety of non GMO limes known as non GMO philippine 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 50524204 Non GMO Philippine limes (Commodity) shows limited direct relevance to current state and local procurement activity. The code nominally designates a specific produce variety, but recent state and local solicitations tagged under this or closely adjacent produce codes reflect broad institutional food service procurement—particularly school nutrition programs sourcing fresh produce, not specialty limes. The most recent opportunities in the block are bananas, mixed fresh fruits and vegetables, and general produce categories spanning multiple varieties and suppliers, not single-commodity transactions.

School districts and county boards of education dominate the issuing-body mix, with recent activity concentrated in Georgia (Madison Metropolitan School District, Hancock County Schools, Bartow County Schools, Bulloch County Schools, Liberty County Schools, Muscogee County Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Schools, Glynn County Schools, Douglas County Schools) and extending to Texas (McAllen Independent School District, Austin Independent School District) and Florida (Hillsborough County Public Schools). Representative recent solicitations include Madison Metropolitan School District RFB 4162 for petite bananas (due July 29, 2026, estimated annual value $78,000) and Hancock County Board of Education IFB #SN002-2027 for fresh produce spanning over 200 line items including apples, berries, cruciferous vegetables, melons, citrus, and leafy greens (due June 26, 2026, contract July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027). School nutrition programs procure fresh produce through RFBs, RFPs, and IFBs as part of annual commodity buys supporting National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grants, and farm-to-school initiatives, with contracts typically running July through June and featuring domestic sourcing preferences, HACCP compliance, weekly delivery schedules, and traceability documentation. The code itself shows no recent direct opportunities; vendors pursuing state and local produce supply should track broader fresh fruit and vegetable solicitations rather than single-variety codes.