UNSPSC 50616416: Canned or jarred Non GMO red alert tomatoes

The variety of Non GMO tomatoes known as Non GMO red alert 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 50616416 Canned or jarred Non GMO red alert tomatoes is a Commodity code tracking state and local procurement of canned tomato products, though recent solicitations show the code's actual scope extends beyond the specific "Non GMO red alert" descriptor to encompass general canned tomatoes in multiple forms—whole, diced, sliced, stewed, and halves—supplied by state corrections departments, health and human services agencies, and school districts. Issuing bodies include state departments of corrections in Oregon, Texas health and human services commissions procuring for state hospitals and supported living centers, and school districts across Georgia, Missouri, and Virginia sourcing canned goods as part of broader food service contracts. Recent opportunities reveal canned tomatoes represent one line item within larger food procurement initiatives rather than standalone solicitations, with the exception of direct tomato-focused bids from the Oregon Department of Corrections.

Canned tomato procurement concentrates in the South and Pacific Northwest, with the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing multiple tomato-specific bids in early 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission solicited supplemental food products including canned goods for state hospitals and living centers statewide, with a prior historical value around $1.5 million annually and maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years. School districts in Georgia—including Ben Hill County Schools, Liberty County Board of Education, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System—embedded canned tomatoes within annual grocery and food service bids supporting child nutrition programs, with Ben Hill's solicitation due June 15, 2026 (IFB), Liberty County's due April 29, 2026 (IFB), and Savannah-Chatham's fresh produce contract due April 23, 2026 (through Bonfire portal). The State of Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy solicited weekly food orders quarterly under RFQ, with canned goods as component items. Oregon's February 2026 ITB S2910000015837 for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (eight truckloads) referenced a historical price of $14.30 per case from incumbent Highland Wholesale; a subsequent June 2026 ITB S2910000017145 sought the same volume at prior pricing of $13.75 per case from California Healthy Harvest. Products must meet USDA Grade B or better, comply with sodium limits (240 mg per 100 grams), carry minimum 12-month shelf life, and meet FDA standards. Bidders face Oregon and Georgia Buy American requirements where applicable; payment terms typically run Net 30 to Net 40 days post-delivery.