UNSPSC 50613909: Canned or jarred Non GMO spiny bitter gourd

The variety of Non GMO gourds known as Non GMO spiny bitter gourd 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 50613909 Canned or jarred Non GMO spiny bitter gourd, a Commodity code, shows minimal recent activity directly matching its nominal scope; the solicitation activity actually posted under this code involves broad food-service procurement for state facilities, school districts, and corrections departments, spanning fresh, frozen, canned, and dry staples rather than specialty ethnic vegetables. State and local governments do purchase canned and jarred produce under broader food-supply contracts, but the code's narrow product definition—Non GMO spiny bitter gourd specifically—does not align with what state and local jurisdictions are actively buying. The issuing bodies include Texas Health and Human Services Commission (multiple state supported living centers and state hospitals), school districts in Georgia (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools), Georgia county governments (Gwinnett County), Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois state agencies, and Georgia state procurement. These entities solicit food service through IFB, RFQ, and informal written quote (IWQ) processes, typically incorporating dozens or hundreds of line items across protein, dairy, produce, and consumables categories to supply inpatient facilities, school cafeterias, detention centers, and community services programs.

Recent representative opportunities underscore the mismatch. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017872 in August 2026 for consumables and food items at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center, with bids due August 25, 2026, spanning 20 line items including French fries, chicken wings, sauces, and food service supplies—no specialty vegetables. In June, the same agency issued IFB HHS0017449 for $1.5 million in historical spending on food and consumables across El Paso and other state facilities, covering fresh, frozen, and refrigerated staples. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners solicited informal written quotes (IWQ 140229) in October 2026 for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products including peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, and canned vegetables, due October 19, 2026. The Oregon Department of Corrections bid approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (USDA Grade B or better) in June 2026, with bids due June 19, 2026—a high-volume commodity purchase at $13.75 per case. No posted solicitations specifically name canned or jarred spiny bitter gourd, and the recent activity suggests this code carries limited procurement volume in state and local markets.