UNSPSC 50611722: Canned or jarred Non GMO christina avocados

The variety of Non GMO avocados known as Non GMO christina avocados 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 50611722 Canned or jarred Non-GMO Christina avocados is a Commodity code that encompasses shelf-stable, packaged produce items for institutional food service—though recent state and local solicitations show this code is used inconsistently, and the opportunities tagged to it predominantly source general canned and shelf-stable foods rather than avocados specifically. State and local buyers under this code include Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) state supported living centers, county government nutrition and food service programs, school districts, and corrections departments. The work being solicited consists of bulk food procurement for institutional canteens, cafeterias, and food service programs, with vendors required to meet USDA grade standards, provide firm fixed pricing on a per-unit or per-case basis, deliver within specified windows (typically 30 to 72 hours), and comply with food labeling, shelf-life, and FDA standards. Most solicitations require three or more verifiable references for similar contracts, E-Verify compliance, debarment certification, liability insurance (typically $500,000 per occurrence minimum), and HACCP or food safety plan documentation.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. The Texas HHSC issued multiple IFBs for food and consumables at state supported living centers in Lufkin and El Paso (HHS0018082 due October 23, 2026; HHS0017872 due August 25, 2026; HHS0017449 due July 11, 2026), with historical annual values around $1.5 million per facility. Gwinnett County, Georgia, solicited approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items under IWQ 140229 (due October 19, 2026), and Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia issued a comprehensive school nutrition food bid covering fresh, frozen, and canned items (due June 15, 2026). The Oregon Department of Corrections procured 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026), and Burke County Public Schools in Georgia sought bids on nearly 400 line items of school nutrition products (PE55037NONST2027000000007, due June 5, 2026). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products to supply multiple warehouse locations (extended deadline May 4, 2026). These solicitations consistently emphasize Buy American compliance, firm fixed pricing, FOB Destination delivery with prepaid freight, and compliance with state procurement regulations and set-asides where applicable.