UNSPSC 50615004: Canned or jarred Non GMO tomatillo

The variety of Non GMO nightshades known as Non GMO tomatillo 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 50615004 Canned or jarred Non GMO tomatillo is a Commodity code that captures canned and preserved vegetable products state and local governments procure for institutional food service, particularly school nutrition programs and facilities serving vulnerable populations. The code sees activity across school districts, state departments managing correctional facilities and health services, and county boards of education, with solicitations spanning procurement of branded canned goods, preserved vegetables meeting USDA grade specifications, and products compliant with nutritional standards for child nutrition programs and state-supported living centers. Issuing bodies purchasing under this code include independent school districts (Rockwood R-VI in Missouri, Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, Liberty County Board of Education in Georgia, Burke County Public Schools in Georgia, and Douglas County School System in Georgia), state departments and agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs), and county school nutrition programs (Muscogee County School District in Georgia, Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia). The mix of recent activity shows school nutrition programs dominating the solicitation volume, typically seeking broad grocery or produce procurement that includes canned vegetables alongside fresh produce, meats, and dairy items.

Recent opportunities under this code span the South, Midwest, and Pacific Northwest. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued bids for canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, closed June 19, 2026, approximately 7,616 cases) and tomato paste (S2910000016089, closed March 9, 2026, approximately 1,904 cases), both referencing prior purchases at $14.30 per case (whole tomatoes, August 2025) and $27.75 per case (tomato paste, May 2025) from incumbent Highland Wholesale. Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured supplemental food and consumable products including canned goods for state hospitals and supported living centers under IFB HHS0017449 (closed July 13, 2026, prior period value $1.5 million) and HHS0016792 (maximum potential value $4.5 million over three years, 210 line items including canned goods). The Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy solicited weekly food orders with brand-specific or equal items (27497DVAQUINCB52821, closed June 26, 2026). Across Georgia school districts—Ben Hill County Schools (PE61000NONST2027000000006, closed June 15, 2026), Burke County Public Schools (PE55037NONST2027000000007, closed June 5, 2026), Liberty County Board of Education (PE68910NONST2026000000049, closed April 29, 2026), Muscogee County School District (PE55220NONST2026000000029, ITB 26-017, closed April 27, 2026), and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34, closed April 23, 2026)—school nutrition programs regularly solicit groceries encompassing canned vegetables alongside fresh and frozen items. Fairfax County Public Schools (IFB 2000004323, closed April 27, 2026) and Rockwood R-VI School District (two groceries RFQs, closed April 29, 2026) in the Mid-Atlantic and Missouri regions similarly solicit comprehensive food supply. Evaluation typically prioritizes lowest responsive bid from responsible vendors meeting USDA and FDA specifications, with Buy American compliance and product quality documentation required across most solicitations.