UNSPSC 50612909: Canned or jarred Non GMO scarola verde chicory

The variety of Non GMO chicory known as Non GMO scarola verde 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 50612909 Canned or jarred Non GMO scarola verde chicory is a Commodity code covering specialty preserved vegetables — specifically canned or jarred chicory greens — that state and local governments purchase as food-service inputs for institutional canteens, cafeterias, and meal programs. Recent solicitations under this code show mixed relevance: while state and local agencies regularly issue bids for canned vegetables and prepared foods for state hospitals, supported living centers, school nutrition programs, and correctional facilities, the specific product line (Non GMO scarola verde chicory) appears only nominally in the broader food-commodity landscape. The issuing bodies span Texas Health and Human Services Commission (which has posted multiple food consumables bids for state-supported living centers), Georgia county school systems and state agencies, Oregon's Department of Corrections, Illinois state procurement, and Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia. These jurisdictions collectively represent state departments, county governments, school districts, and special-purpose institutional procurement offices, all of which purchase canned and jarred vegetables as components of larger food-service contracts rather than as stand-alone line items. The geographic spread is concentrated in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon based on recent activity, with secondary activity in Illinois.

Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0016792V2 for supplemental food and consumables (210 line items including canned and frozen foods, bid deadline March 19, 2026, maximum contract value $4.5 million over three years) and the Oregon Department of Corrections' IFB for canned tomatoes (approximately 7,616 cases, bid deadline June 19, 2026, previous purchase price $13.75 per case). Ben Hill County Schools issued IFB #26271 for a comprehensive school nutrition food bid covering multiple categories including canned fruits and vegetables (bid deadline June 15, 2026), and Burke County Public Schools in Georgia solicited bids on nearly 400 line items of school nutrition products (bid deadline June 5, 2026). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice cafeteria food procurement (IFB 304T-26-300CF) listed approximately 382 line items including canned and fresh vegetables with firm fixed pricing on FOB Destination terms (response deadline May 4, 2026). Canned vegetables in these solicitations typically appear as one category among many (proteins, dairy, dry goods, condiments) rather than as a specialized niche; specialty items like Non GMO scarola verde chicory do not surface as distinct bid lines in publicly available summaries, suggesting limited standalone demand or absorption into generic canned-vegetable aggregates. Vendors pursuing this code should expect to compete primarily through established food-service distributors and regional suppliers holding contracts with institutional buyers, with competitive activity highest in states with large correctional, healthcare, and education procurement volumes.