UNSPSC 50524206: Non GMO bearss limes

The variety of non GMO limes known as non GMO bearss 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 50524206 Non GMO Bearss Limes is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy fresh produce under this code — bananas, apples, berries, citrus, leafy greens, root vegetables, and specialty fruits — typically for school nutrition programs, regional parks concession operations, healthcare facilities, and county food services. Recent solicitations emphasize sourcing quality, traceability by farm of origin, freshness guarantees, and compliance with HACCP and food-safety protocols. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with Hancock County Board of Education, Madison Metropolitan School District, Early County Board of Education, and Bartow County School System posting multiple opportunities; county parks and health coalitions also solicit produce. Seasonal pricing adjustments and local-vendor preferences appear across bids, with several jurisdictions offering evaluation points or discounts for produce sourced within specified radii (Madison's 400-mile Wisconsin requirement, Bartow County's 400-mile local preference, and an organic produce discount in Madison's Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program scope).

Geographic concentration runs heaviest in Georgia and Wisconsin. Georgia activity includes Hancock County (IFB for 200+ fresh-produce line items covering July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, sealed bids due June 26, 2026), Bartow County (RFP 10-2026-019 for local fresh fruits and vegetables, due June 22, 2026), Early County Board of Education (bids due June 8, 2026 for 300+ food items including produce), and the State of Georgia (food, supplies, and kitchen products, due June 22, 2026). Wisconsin activity centers on Madison Metropolitan School District (RFB 4162 for petite bananas at $78,000 annual value, bids due July 29, 2026, and RFB 4163 for fresh fruit and vegetable snacks requiring 400-mile Wisconsin sourcing, also due July 29, 2026). Florida includes Collier County Board of County Commissioners' Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park (due March 6, 2025, a prior-year date), and Marion Health Care Coalition's produce proposals (due August 21, 2026). School nutrition programs dominate recent opportunity volume, with delivery to central food warehouses or production centers Monday through Friday in early morning hours (5:00–7:00 a.m. or 5:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) and firm pricing through fiscal or contract year, typically July to June.