UNSPSC 50612602: Canned or jarred Non GMO alverda cauliflowers

The variety of Non GMO cauliflower known as Non GMO alverda cauliflowers 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 50612602 Canned or jarred Non GMO alverda cauliflowers is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure under this code as part of broader food supply contracts for state-supported facilities, correctional institutions, school nutrition programs, and county social services operations. Recent solicitations show the code tagged to institutional food procurement, though the actual buying under it spans general shelf-stable canned vegetables and specialty food products rather than cauliflower specifically. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies (particularly Texas Health and Human Services Commission), county boards of commissioners, county departments of community services, state departments of corrections, school districts, and state comptroller offices procuring on behalf of state agencies. These are institutional bulk-food buyers sourcing from distributors on fixed contracts with firm pricing and multi-year renewal options.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple IFBs for supplemental and consumable food products serving state hospitals and state supported living centers statewide—HHS0017449 for El Paso State Supported Living Center (due July 13, 2026, historical value $1.5 million annually), HHS0018082 for Lufkin State Supported Living Center (IFB, due October 23, 2026), and HHS0016792V2 for statewide supplemental food and consumables (maximum potential value $4.5 million over three years). The Oregon Department of Corrections solicited approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026, prior purchase at $13.75 per case). Georgia procurements include Ben Hill County Schools food bid (IFB #26271, due June 15, 2026) and Burke County Public Schools food procurement (PE55037NONST2027000000007, due June 5, 2026). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products including canned vegetables (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026). Contracts typically run one to three years with options to extend or renew, require F.O.B. Destination pricing with freight included, mandate three verifiable references and compliance with E-Verify and debarment certifications, and award on best value or lowest responsive and responsible bidder criteria.