UNSPSC 50611507: Canned or jarred Non GMO purple globe artichokes

The variety of Non GMO artichokes known as Non GMO purple globe artichokes 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 50611507 Canned or jarred Non GMO purple globe artichokes (Commodity) describes shelf-stable vegetable products that state and local governments procure as part of broader food service and institutional nutrition programs. Recent solicitations under this code show governments buying canned vegetables—including artichokes, tomatoes, and mixed canned produce—as line items within larger food supply contracts for state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, senior services, and state hospitals. The scope spans individual vegetable SKUs priced per case or unit, typically as one among dozens or hundreds of food line items in consolidated IFBs. Issuing bodies include state health and human services departments, state correctional agencies, county boards of commissioners, independent school districts, and state nutrition programs. Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, and Georgia school districts appear as repeat buyers in the recent activity.

Recent opportunities show this code active primarily in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted IFB HHS0018082 (Lufkin State Supported Living Center consumable foods, due October 23, 2026) and IFB HHS0017449 (El Paso State Supported Living Center food and consumables, due July 11, 2026), both soliciting dozens of line items including canned vegetables alongside prepared foods and service supplies on F.O.B. Destination terms. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued an IFB for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (due June 19, 2026) at $13.75 per case from the prior award. Gwinnett County, Georgia posted IWQ 140229 for shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables to the Department of Community Services (due October 19, 2026). Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia solicited food products including canned fruits and vegetables for the school nutrition program across four schools (due June 15, 2026). These opportunities typically require delivery within 7 to 72 hours of order, F.O.B. Destination pricing with freight included, USDA compliance, minimum shelf life of 12 months, and three years of verifiable references. Set-asides and preferences vary—Oregon applicants receive a 5% preference for Oregon-fabricated goods or Oregon residency; Georgia school districts apply Buy American Act requirements (over 51 percent domestic agricultural components); Texas state health agencies do not disclose set-asides in the posted notices.