UNSPSC 50616813: Canned or jarred Non GMO bittermelon

The variety of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO bittermelon 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 50616813 Canned or jarred Non GMO bittermelon is a Commodity code with minimal recent activity in state and local procurement. The recent opportunities block names a single solicitation plainly unrelated to bittermelon — the Illinois Veterans Home's quarterly food order (solicitation 27497DVAQUINCB52821, posted June 18, 2026, due June 26, 2026) covers 24 line items including proteins, dairy, and prepared foods, but does not specify bittermelon or any preserved vegetable variants of the kind this code describes. The remaining opportunities in the block address canned tomatoes, fresh produce, eggs, and broad-scope food and consumable products for school districts, correctional facilities, and state health agencies across Illinois, Texas, Oregon, Georgia, and Missouri — none of which reference bittermelon or specialty preserved vegetables.

State and local procurement under this code does not show sufficient recent activity to characterize issuing-body mix, geographic concentration, or representative work streams. The code may see occasional solicitation for institutional food supply at state facilities or school systems that source specialty or non-GMO preserved vegetables, but the public record does not support current demand signals or recurring buyers. Business development professionals should monitor the code for activity but should not prioritize it absent evidence of upcoming state or local nutrition facility expansions or specialized dietary program launches that might drive demand for non-GMO preserved bittermelon products.