UNSPSC 50613000: Canned or jarred Non GMO chinese cabbages

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO chinese cabbages 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 50613000 Canned or jarred non-GMO Chinese cabbages (Class) covers shelf-stable canned and jarred vegetables, though recent state and local solicitations under this code show minimal direct demand for Chinese cabbage specifically. Instead, jurisdictions soliciting under the code are buying canned tomatoes, canned vegetables as part of broader food-service consumables packages, and shelf-stable produce items bundled with proteins, grains, and kitchen supplies to support institutional food operations—cafeterias, state-supported living centers, corrections facilities, and school nutrition programs. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions, state corrections departments, county and school district purchasing offices, and city or county government nutrition programs. Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Department of Criminal Justice appear as repeat buyers, alongside Oregon Department of Corrections, Gwinnett County (Georgia), and multiple Georgia school districts.

Recent opportunities span Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued an IFB for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (S2910000017145) due June 19, 2026 at $13.75 per case in the prior purchase, requiring delivery in eight full truck loads to Salem. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited supplemental food and consumables for state hospitals and state-supported living centers statewide (HHS0016792V2) with 210 line items and a potential three-year value of $4.5 million. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned proteins, vegetables, and soups (PE77023NONST2027000000782, due October 19, 2026). Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia sought sealed bids for comprehensive school nutrition including canned fruits and vegetables (PE61000NONST2027000000006, due June 15, 2026). Delivery timelines typically require FOB Destination pricing with freight prepaid, shipment within 72 hours to 7 days of order, and compliance with USDA/FDA standards and Buy American Act provisions where applicable.