UNSPSC 50613517: Canned or jarred Non GMO sicilian eggplants

The variety of Non GMO eggplants known as Non GMO sicilian 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 50613517 Canned or jarred Non-GMO Sicilian eggplants is a Commodity code that encompasses shelf-stable vegetable products sourced from institutional food service procurement — state agencies, school districts, and corrections departments buying prepared and canned foods for cafeteria and facility operations. State and local governments are acquiring this product as part of broader consumables procurement for state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, public schools, and health service agencies. The issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions, state departments of corrections, county boards of commissioners, school districts, and specialized state agencies; repeat buyers are the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (which has posted multiple food and consumables solicitations for state-supported living centers and state hospitals) and school nutrition programs across Georgia serving multiple schools within districts. Work solicited under the code spans food service supply contracts where canned and jarred vegetables appear as line items within larger food procurement efforts, typically alongside fresh, frozen, and dry goods, with vendors expected to deliver within 24 to 72 hours of order and meet USDA grade standards, FDA compliance, minimum shelf-life requirements, and proper labeling.

Recent activity shows geographic concentration in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026) for food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a prior-period guideline value of $1.5 million and HHS0017872 (due August 25, 2026) for similar consumables at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center; both procurements span 20–22 line items of food service products with delivery required within seven days of order. The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division solicited canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026) for approximately 7,616 cases with a prior purchase reference of $13.75 per case from a California vendor. Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia (IFB #26271, due June 15, 2026) and Burke County Public Schools (PE55037NONST2027000000007, due June 5, 2026) each requested sealed bids covering nearly 400 line items across multiple food categories for school nutrition programs. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia issued IWQ 140229 (due October 19, 2026) requesting informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products for the Department of Community Services. The code shows no recent opportunities specifically isolated to canned or jarred Sicilian eggplants; activity reflects canned and jarred vegetables as component line items within larger consumables procurement rather than standalone specialty produce bids.