UNSPSC 50613006: Canned or jarred Non GMO fengshan bok choy

The variety of Non GMO chinese cabbage known as Non GMO fengshan bok choy 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 50613006 Canned or jarred Non GMO fengshan bok choy is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy canned and jarred produce—primarily shelf-stable vegetables and prepared foods—under this code to supply institutional food service operations including state supported living centers, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and senior services. Recent solicitations span food service consumables for state health and human services facilities, school district cafeterias, and county senior nutrition programs, with typical orders covering dozens of line items of canned proteins, vegetables, fruits, sauces, and related food service supplies delivered in case quantities ranging from single digits to several thousand cases annually. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions, state departments of corrections, county boards of commissioners, school districts, and special-purpose state agencies. Work involves sourcing products meeting USDA grades and FDA standards, managing F.O.B. Destination pricing with freight included, meeting delivery timelines of 72 hours to seven days, and maintaining compliance documentation including references, debarment certifications, E-Verify compliance, and liability insurance.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with secondary activity in Oregon and Illinois. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple opportunities for state supported living centers and state hospitals—including IFB HHS0018082 (Lufkin facility, 22 line items, bids due October 23, 2026) and IFB HHS0017449 (El Paso facility, prior-period value $1.5 million, bids due July 13, 2026)—alongside a supplemental statewide procurement (IFB HHS0016792V2, 210 line items, maximum potential value $4.5 million over three years). Georgia school districts including Ben Hill County Schools and Burke County Public Schools have issued competitive food bids for 2026–2027 nutrition programs with 400-line-item scopes and firm pricing requirements. Oregon Department of Corrections solicited 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, previous case price $13.75, bids due June 19, 2026). Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia requested informal quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products for senior services (IWQ 140229, quotes due October 19, 2026). State and local food procurement under this code emphasizes institutional volume, standardized product specifications, multi-location delivery capability, and compliance with Buy American Act requirements and child nutrition standards where applicable.