UNSPSC 50616403: Canned or jarred Non GMO black plum tomatoes

The variety of Non GMO tomatoes known as Non GMO black plum tomatoes that have 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 50616403 Canned or jarred Non GMO black plum tomatoes (Commodity) names a single canned-tomato product line that state and local governments procure primarily through food-service supply contracts for institutional cafeterias, kitchens, and dining facilities. Recent opportunities show this code supporting purchases by state agencies operating supported living centers, state hospitals, correctional facilities, and school districts. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Oregon Department of Corrections have posted multiple solicitations under this code within the past four months, indicating repeat procurement activity from the same issuing bodies. Scope is narrow and concrete: state and local buyers specify canned tomato products (sliced, diced, stewed, halves, or whole) to USDA Grade B or better, with requirements for minimum shelf life, proper code dating, country-of-origin labeling, and sodium-content limits. Products are embedded in broader food-service contracts that also include proteins, fresh produce, dairy, condiments, and kitchen supplies, but this code flags canned tomatoes as a line item within those larger institutional food buys.

The Oregon Department of Corrections posted a solicitation on June 5, 2026 (IFB S2910000017145) for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes with bids due June 19, 2026, requiring USDA Grade B or better compliance and 12-month shelf life at delivery; the previous purchase in February 2026 priced at $13.75 per case from California Healthy Harvest. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited food and consumable products for El Paso State Supported Living Center (IFB HHS0017449, June 11, 2026 posting, July 13 response due date, prior-period value of $1.5 million) and for Lufkin State Supported Living Center (IFB HHS0017872, August 11 posting, August 25 due date). Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Oregon, with the Texas opportunities spanning state health and human services institutions and the Oregon opportunity serving correctional facilities. School districts in Georgia (Burke County Public Schools, Ben Hill County Schools) have posted food procurements under this code family, though solicitation documents do not confirm canned tomatoes as a specific line item in those buys. The code shows active, recurring procurement at state and local levels but remains a component item within larger food-service contracts rather than a standalone purchasing focus.