UNSPSC 50621508: Non GMO purple sicilian artichoke purees

The variety of Non GMO artichokes known as Non GMO purple sicilian artichokes. 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 50621508 Non GMO purple sicilian artichoke purees, a Commodity code, nominally describes specialty processed vegetables, but recent state and local solicitations tagged under this code show little activity directly matching that scope. The sample of recent opportunities reveals instead a broad procurement pattern centered on general food service consumables for institutional cafeterias, kitchens, and food programs — prepared foods, canned and frozen staples, fresh produce, dairy products, condiments, and disposable food service supplies. Issuing bodies span state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois, Georgia, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice), counties (Gwinnett County, Georgia; Ben Hill County, Georgia), school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, Georgia), and specialized state facilities (state supported living centers, state hospitals). The code does not appear to carry significant recent activity specific to non-GMO purple Sicilian artichoke purees; the mismatch between the nominal commodity and the actual scope of recent solicitations suggests either a classification issue in state and local procurement systems or a code rarely used for its stated purpose.

Recent opportunities cluster in Texas (multiple Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Department of Criminal Justice food service solicitations), Georgia (Gwinnett County, Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, and Georgia statewide procurements), and Oregon (Department of Corrections canned tomato bid), with additional activity in Illinois. Representative recent work includes the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0018082 (Lufkin State Supported Living Center consumable foods, due October 23, 2026), the Gwinnett County IWQ 140229 (approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for Community Services, due October 19, 2026), the Oregon Department of Corrections canned tomato procurement S2910000017145 (approximately 7,616 cases, due June 19, 2026, with previous purchase at $13.75 per case), the Ben Hill County Schools IFB #26271 (comprehensive school nutrition food bid, multiple categories, due June 15, 2026), and the Texas Comptroller IFB 304T-26-300CF for TDCJ cafeteria food products (approximately 382 line items, due May 4, 2026). Delivery requirements are typically FOB Destination with transportation included in pricing; contracts run one to three years with optional renewal periods. Bidders routinely must provide references, comply with E-Verify and debarment certifications, maintain liability insurance, and meet USDA and FDA standards.