UNSPSC 50534206: Dried non GMO bearss limes

The variety of non GMO limes known as non GMO bearss limes that have been dried for preservation. 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 50534206 Dried non-GMO Bearss limes, a Commodity code, does not reflect the actual procurement activity in the source data. Recent state and local opportunities tagged with this code show no solicitations for dried limes or any dried citrus products; instead, they encompass comprehensive food service and grocery procurement spanning fresh produce, processed foods, beverages, dairy, proteins, and meal preparation services for school districts, county boards of education, state health and human services facilities, and municipal governments. The code's nominal scope—a single specialty dried fruit product—bears no relationship to the breadth of foodservice commodity purchasing documented in the recent opportunities. The mismatch between the UNSPSC classification and actual procurement content suggests either a categorization error in the issuing bodies' systems or a legacy code assignment that no longer maps to current buying practice.

The recent opportunities record substantial activity in fresh produce procurement (Hancock County Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, Douglas County School System, State of Georgia), comprehensive grocery and food supply contracts (Fairfax County Public Schools, Bulloch County Board of Education, Meriden Public Schools, City of Bridgeport, Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and specialized meal delivery services (Hillsborough County senior meals, City of Dallas boxed meals). School districts and county boards of education dominate the issuing-body mix, with isolated activity from state agencies and municipalities. Opportunities span Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, and Virginia. Typical solicitations use IFB or RFP structures with response dates clustered in February through July 2026, contract values ranging from approximately $1.5 million (Texas HHSC) to $17.8 million (Hillsborough County over three years), and universal requirements for Buy American compliance, HACCP food safety plans, nutritional labeling, and commercial general liability insurance. Vendors commonly face firm fixed pricing, delivery to multiple school or facility sites on defined schedules, and evaluation on lowest responsive and responsible bid or best value. The code as currently assigned provides minimal utility for forecasting or targeting this market segment.