UNSPSC 50524205: Non GMO tahitian limes

The variety of non GMO limes known as non GMO tahitian 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 50524205 Non GMO Tahitian limes (Commodity) represents fresh citrus fruit and specialty produce lines that state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, regional parks, and healthcare food service operations. Recent opportunities show school districts, county parks departments, and health coalitions sourcing fresh fruits and vegetables—including citrus, berries, leafy greens, and root vegetables—for student meals, concession operations, and institutional food service. The scope extends beyond any single item to encompass seasonal produce procurement aligned with USDA nutrition standards, food-safety compliance, and delivery logistics to multiple sites. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Madison Metropolitan School District, Early County Board of Education, Hancock County Board of Education), county government divisions (Collier County Parks and Recreation), and regional healthcare coalitions (Marion Health Care Coalition). School districts dominate recent solicitation volume, reflecting the consistent demand for fresh produce under the National School Lunch Program and USDA Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program initiatives.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Wisconsin. Madison Metropolitan School District posted two RFBs in July 2026 for petite bananas (70–90 cases weekly, $78,000 annual value) and fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (5,900 servings weekly, sourced within 400 miles and Wisconsin-only); Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia issued IFB #SN002-2027 in June 2026 covering 200+ fresh-produce line items for July 2026–June 2027 delivery; Bartow County School System in Georgia released RFP 10-2026-019 in May 2026 for local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles, with award anticipated July 20, 2026; and Early County Board of Education in Georgia requested line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026, encompassing 300+ food items including fruits and vegetables. Outside education, Collier County (Florida) issued ITN 258360 for food concessions at North Collier Regional Park in October 2026 (proposals due March 6, 2025—a backwards date suggesting possible source error), and Marion Health Care Coalition solicited fresh-produce proposals (RFP SP0040000017708, due August 21, 2026). Geographic concentration in Georgia school districts and Wisconsin school districts reflects sustained procurement demand; the code shows measurable recent activity across school lunch programs and municipal food service.