UNSPSC 50616620: Canned or jarred Non GMO whangaparoa crown pumpkin

The variety of Non GMO winter squashes and winter pumpkins known as Non GMO whangaparoa crown pumpkin 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 50616620 Canned or jarred Non GMO Whangaparoa crown pumpkin is a Commodity code. State and local governments procuring under this code are actually buying canned and jarred shelf-stable food products for institutional foodservice operations—primarily canteens, cafeterias, and dining programs at state agencies, correctional facilities, schools, and health and human services centers. Recent solicitations show procurement offices acquiring broad categories of shelf-stable proteins, vegetables, fruits, and specialty items alongside pumpkin and similar canned goods; the code captures individual line items within larger food supply contracts rather than standalone pumpkin-only purchases. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), state corrections departments (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), county boards of commissioners, independent school districts, and state departments. The recent opportunities show heavy activity from Texas state agencies (HHSC and TDCJ), Georgia school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools), and Georgia county governments (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners).

Geographic spread is concentrated in Texas and Georgia, with additional recent activity in Oregon (Oregon Department of Corrections) and Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods at Lufkin State Supported Living Center (due October 23, 2026), which listed 22 line items of prepared foods and food service supplies with delivery required within seven days of order; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products for Community Services (quotes due October 19, 2026); Ben Hill County Schools IFB #26271 for comprehensive food products across multiple categories including canned items (bids due June 15, 2026); and Texas Department of Criminal Justice IFB 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five TDCJ warehouse regions (bids due May 4, 2026, extended via addendum). Contracts typically run one to three years with renewal options, require FOB Destination delivery with freight prepaid and included in pricing, and demand compliance with USDA grade standards, FDA requirements, labeling, shelf-life minimums, and vendor references demonstrating prior foodservice supply experience.