UNSPSC 50551814: Canned or jarred non GMO european barberries

The variety of non GMO barberries known as non GMO european barberries that have been canned or jarred 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 50551814 Canned or jarred non-GMO European barberries is a Commodity code that in practice covers shelf-stable specialty and commodity food products sourced for institutional food service, school nutrition programs, corrections and health-and-human-services facilities, and county senior services operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code and related food-commodity codes show broad purchasing of canned proteins, fruits (applesauce, dried fruit), vegetables, sauces, soups, and specialty items alongside barberries; state corrections agencies, state health and human services commissions, county boards of education, school districts, and county government nutrition departments are the primary issuing bodies. The scope reflects institutional bulk procurement of shelf-stable items meeting USDA commodity specifications, FDA standards, and Buy American requirements where applicable, with awards typically made on lowest responsive-and-responsible-bidder or best-value grounds and firm fixed pricing for contract terms of one year or longer.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Illinois, Oregon, Texas, and Connecticut. The Oregon Department of Corrections has posted multiple ITBs for canned applesauce (S2910000017453 due July 31, 2026 and S2910000016975 due June 2, 2026), with historical pricing around $21.83 per case and awards to suppliers such as Robbins Sales and MJ Kellner; the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office has solicited weekly food orders for the Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy on brand-specific and brand-or-equal bases (27497DVAQUINCB53752 and 27497DVAQUINCB53751, both due August 24, 2026); Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins and vegetables (PE77023NONST2027000000782 due October 19, 2026); and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB for supplemental food and consumables statewide (HHS0016792V2, bid closing March 19, 2026, estimated contract value up to $4.5 million over three years) and a second IFB for El Paso State Supported Living Center food and consumables (HHS0017449 due July 13, 2026 with historical value of $1.5 million for the prior year). Activity shows steady quarterly and annual contracting cycles with emphasis on delivery compliance, USDA/FDA certification, and insurance requirements.