UNSPSC 50616102: Canned or jarred Non GMO bloomsdale spinach

The variety of Non GMO spinach known as Non GMO bloomsdale spinach 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 50616102 Canned or jarred Non GMO Bloomsdale spinach is a Commodity code tracking state and local procurement of shelf-stable canned or jarred vegetable products, primarily spinach and other preserved produce, for institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show that state and local governments are buying this category as part of broader consumable-food and kitchen-supply contracts serving state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and county social services operations. Scope extends beyond spinach alone to encompass mixed canned vegetables, canned tomatoes, and related shelf-stable produce items that meet USDA Grade B or better standards, with sodium content limits, minimum shelf-life requirements (typically 12 months remaining at delivery), and compliance with FDA/USDA labeling and country-of-origin standards. Issuing bodies include Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (Georgia), school districts in Georgia and elsewhere, Illinois state agencies, and other state departments and local food service authorities. These organizations solicit regularly under this code family for ongoing institutional meal programs and canteen operations.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon based on recent postings. Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017872 for consumables and noncontract items at Lufkin State Supported Living Center (posted August 11, 2026, due August 25, 2026), covering 20 line items of food products and food service supplies with annual usage ranging from 1 to 24 cases per item; the Oregon Department of Corrections' June 2026 IFB for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes meeting USDA Grade B or better (due June 19, 2026) with Oregon-fabricated goods and resident bidder preferences of 5 percent for evaluation; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products including canned vegetables, proteins, and sauces (due October 19, 2026); and Ben Hill County Schools' IFB #26271 for comprehensive grocery procurement spanning fresh, frozen, and canned produce categories under the Buy American Act (due June 15, 2026). Contracts typically run 12 months with renewal or extension options, F.O.B. Destination delivery requirements, and response lead times of one to four weeks from posting.