UNSPSC 50613511: Canned or jarred Non GMO long purple eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO long purple eggplants 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 50613511 Canned or jarred Non-GMO long purple eggplants, a Commodity code, shows minimal recent activity aligned with its nominal scope. State and local governments procure food products under this code primarily through institutional food-service contracts for state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, school districts, and senior-services programs. The recent opportunity record contains no solicitations specifically for canned or jarred eggplants; instead, the code tags general food-procurement opportunities that span dozens or hundreds of line items across proteins, vegetables, dairy, and consumables without isolating eggplant products. The issuing bodies are state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois state nutrition programs), county and municipal school districts (Ben Hill County Schools and Burke County Public Schools in Georgia; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia), and specialized state departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Georgia state purchasing). These jurisdictions solicit food supplies on a recurring annual cycle, typically for fiscal-year or academic-year terms with renewal and extension options.

Recent opportunities originate in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. Representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for supplemental food and consumables across state hospitals and supported living centers (posted May 19, 2026, response deadline March 19, 2026, maximum potential value $4.5 million over three years), the Oregon Department of Corrections' bid for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (posted June 5, 2026, due June 19, 2026, previous purchase $13.75 per case), and Burke County Public Schools' comprehensive food bid spanning nearly 400 line items for five schools (posted May 11, 2026, sealed bids due June 5, 2026). These solicitations typically require vendor compliance with Buy American provisions, HACCP plans, debarment certifications, liability insurance, and firm pricing on all-inclusive delivery terms. The code shows diffuse activity across large, multi-category food procurements; vendors seeking eggplant-specific volume should expect limited demand and should position as line-item respondents within broader institutional food-service contracts rather than as dedicated produce specialists.