UNSPSC 50612904: Canned or jarred Non GMO green curled chicory

The variety of Non GMO chicory known as Non GMO green curled chicory that has 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 50612904 Canned or jarred Non GMO green curled chicory is a Commodity code that covers shelf-stable canned and jarred vegetables for institutional food service. State and local governments soliciting under this code purchase canned and jarred produce — including canned tomatoes, vegetables, and related shelf-stable protein and produce items — to supply state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and county social services departments. The issuing bodies are primarily state health and human services agencies (Texas HHSC, Texas TDCJ, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois), county school districts (Ben Hill County, Burke County, Gwinnett County, Georgia), and state or county nutrition and food service operations. Solicitations under this code typically require F.O.B. Destination delivery within 7 to 30 days of order, USDA Grade B or better compliance, 12-month minimum shelf life, detailed nutritional labeling, and firm fixed pricing that vendors hold for 30 days minimum after award. Bidders must submit three references, demonstrate years in business and staffing capacity, and comply with E-Verify, debarment certification, and federal food safety standards.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted IFB HHS0018082 on October 16, 2026 (bids due October 23, 2026) for consumable foods including canned items for the Lufkin State Supported Living Center canteen; the same agency posted IFB HHS0017872 in August 2026 for similar consumables including prepared and canned foods for the same facility through August 31, 2027. The Oregon Department of Corrections posted an IFB on June 5, 2026 (bids due June 19, 2026) for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes at its Central Distribution Center in Salem, with a prior purchase priced at $13.75 per case from California Healthy Harvest in February 2026; Oregon applies 5% resident-bidder preference. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted IWQ 140229 on October 13, 2026 (quotes due October 19, 2026) for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable foods including canned proteins and vegetables for the Department of Community Services. Ben Hill County Schools posted an IFB on May 19, 2026 (bids due June 15, 2026) for school nutrition procurement across four locations with canned fruits and vegetables specified; Burke County Public Schools posted a sealed-bid food procurement on May 11, 2026 (bids due June 5, 2026) with nearly 400 line items including canned items across five schools.