UNSPSC 50542601: Frozen non GMO buddha's hand citrons

The variety of non GMO citrons known as non GMO buddha's hand citrons that have been frozen 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 50542601 Frozen non GMO buddha's hand citrons is a Commodity code that captures specialty frozen citrus products, though state and local procurement activity under this specific code reflects minimal recent solicitation demand. The three recent opportunities posted across Georgia and Connecticut school districts and county government show no demand for frozen buddha's hand citrons; instead, they reflect broad food procurement for school nutrition programs and county social services — including shelf-stable pantry staples, fresh produce, dairy, and prepared items — that fall into adjacent UNSPSC commodity classifications rather than this specialized frozen-citrus category. The issuing bodies pursuing food procurement are primarily school districts (Hancock County Board of Education, Early County Board of Education, Bridgeport Board of Education) and county or state entities supporting nutrition and community-services programs (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, State of Georgia).

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Connecticut, with recent bids posted by Hancock County Schools, Early County Schools, Gwinnett County, and the City of Bridgeport. Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County's IWQ 140229 informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, soups, vegetables) due October 19, 2026; Hancock County Schools' IFB for fresh produce including apples, berries, cruciferous and root vegetables, citrus fruits, melons, and specialty items for the 2026-27 school year, due June 26, 2026; and the City of Bridgeport's bid for over 1,100 line items of grocery items supporting the National School Lunch Program, due June 30, 2026, subject to Buy American Provision requirements and Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards. The code shows no recent state or local solicitation specifically targeting frozen buddha's hand citrons or comparable specialty frozen-citrus products.