UNSPSC 50613706: Canned or jarred Non GMO sweet florence fennel

The variety of Non GMO fennel known as Non GMO sweet florence fennel 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 50613706 Canned or jarred Non-GMO sweet florence fennel is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable packaged food products for institutional food service operations — particularly canned and jarred vegetables and specialty items for state facilities, school districts, and county departments. The recent solicitations under this code span institutional cafeteria and dining operations across corrections facilities, state supported living centers, schools, and senior services programs. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions, state departments of corrections, county boards of commissioners, school nutrition programs, and special-purpose institutional districts. The work typically involves competitive sealed bidding (IFB or IWQ formats) for multiple line items of shelf-stable foods delivered on FOB Destination terms within specified timeframes — often seven days of order receipt or within 72 hours when required. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with USDA and FDA standards, carry general liability insurance, provide verifiable references, and meet E-Verify employment verification and debarment certification requirements. Price is the primary evaluation factor, though responsiveness to specifications, delivery reliability, and past vendor performance also carry weight in award decisions.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs for supplemental food and consumables supporting state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, including HHS0016792v2 (due March 19, 2026, maximum potential value $4.5 million over three years) and HHS0018082 (due October 23, 2026) for the Lufkin State Supported Living Center. The Texas Comptroller issued IFB 304T-26-300CF (extended to May 4, 2026) for cafeteria food products serving TDCJ warehouse locations across five geographic areas, encompassing roughly 382 line items. Gwinnett County, Georgia posted IWQ 140229 (due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables and proteins for senior services. Ben Hill County Schools (Georgia) and Burke County Public Schools (Georgia) each released comprehensive school nutrition food bids in May and June 2026 for the 2026–2027 school year. The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing Division solicited canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026) for approximately 7,616 cases with a previous purchase at $13.75 per case from California Healthy Harvest. These solicitations show recurring demand from state agencies and school districts for large-quantity, multi-line-item food service contracts with firm pricing, compliance certifications, and scheduled delivery to multiple institutional locations.