UNSPSC 50525023: Non GMO limequat oranges

The variety of non GMO oranges known as non GMO limequat oranges. 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 50525023 Non GMO limequat oranges, a Commodity code, covers specialty citrus fruit procurement by state and local jurisdictions for school nutrition programs, regional parks, healthcare facilities, and specialty food service operations. The recent opportunities show that school districts are the primary buyers under this code, soliciting fresh citrus and mixed produce for student meal programs, cafeteria operations, and USDA-funded fresh fruit initiatives. Counties and special-purpose districts also procure citrus as part of broader fresh-produce contracts that serve park concessions, healthcare coalitions, and institutional feeding. The work involves providing citrus fruit meeting specified ripeness, size, temperature, and quality standards, with HACCP plan compliance, food-safety documentation, delivery scheduling to multiple locations, and cost-per-unit or cost-per-case pricing.

School districts in Georgia and Wisconsin dominate recent activity under this code. Madison Metropolitan School District has posted multiple produce bids including fresh fruit and vegetable snacks (RFB 4163, July 2026), Hancock County Board of Education in Georgia solicited fresh produce across 200+ line items including citrus varieties (IFB #SN002-2027, June 2026), and Bartow County School System in Georgia sought local fresh fruits and vegetables within 400 miles (RFP 10-2026-019, May 2026). Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida posted an ITN for food services at North Collier Regional Park (solicitation 258360, March 2025 due date), and Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce vendors for 2026-2027 operations (SP0040000017708, August 2026). Georgia's State Department of Education posted a statewide food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009, June 2026). The opportunities reflect strong activity in the Southeast, particularly Georgia and Florida, with emerging demand in Wisconsin; local-vendor and sourcing-distance preferences (400-mile radius in multiple Georgia bids) and organic pricing adjustments appear as evaluation factors in school district procurement.