UNSPSC 50613900: Canned or jarred Non GMO gourds

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO gourds 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 50613900 Canned or jarred Non-GMO gourds is a Commodity code, and the recent opportunities block shows no solicitations actually seeking gourds—canned or otherwise. The source contains fourteen recent state and local food procurements, but none targets the specific product. Recent opportunities under this code span canned tomatoes (Oregon Department of Corrections, June 2026), tomato paste (Oregon Department of Corrections, March 2026), and comprehensive weekly or quarterly food orders from state agencies and school districts that name dozens of product categories but do not isolate gourds or specify Non-GMO certification as a distinguishing factor. A handful of large school district grocery bids name "canned goods" or "vegetables" as line-item categories without itemizing gourds by name. The code shows little or no relevant recent activity specific to Non-GMO gourds as a standalone procurement line.

Issuing bodies in the broader canned-food space include state departments (Illinois Veterans Home, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections), county school systems (Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia, Burke County Public Schools in Georgia, Muscogee County School District, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Liberty County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, and Douglas County School System in Georgia), and state-supported living centers. Geographic spread across the recent block is concentrated in Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Illinois, Missouri, and Virginia. Without a single posted opportunity for Non-GMO gourds specifically, the code presents minimal near-term pursuit value for vendors focused on that niche product.