UNSPSC 50621600: Non GMO asparagus purees

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO asparagus. 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 50621600 Non GMO asparagus purees is a Class code that encompasses shelf-stable and fresh produce items state and local governments procure for institutional food service operations, including schools, correctional facilities, state hospitals, supported living centers, and senior services. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local buyers purchasing consumable food products—prepared foods, canned vegetables, fresh produce, proteins, dairy items, and related food service supplies—typically in bulk quantities for cafeterias, canteens, and campus dining operations. The issuing bodies include state departments of health and human services, state departments of corrections, school districts, county governments, and independent school nutrition programs. Most recent activity originates from Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with solicitations from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Oregon Department of Corrections, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, and the State of Georgia.

Representative opportunities span multiple states and buyer types. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0018082 on October 16, 2026 (due October 23, 2026) for consumable foods including prepared foods and food service supplies at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center, with 22 line items and annual quantities ranging from 1 to 24 cases per item. The Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing Division posted an IFB on June 5, 2026 (due June 19, 2026) for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes at $13.75 per case (prior purchase), delivered to the Central Distribution Center in Salem. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners solicited informal written quotes (IWQ 140229, due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, and vegetables for senior services. Ben Hill County Schools issued an IFB on May 19, 2026 (due June 15, 2026) for comprehensive school nutrition food products across four school locations, emphasizing whole grain and low-sodium options and requiring adherence to Buy American provisions. School district and state facility solicitations in this space typically require firm fixed pricing for 30 days post-award, monthly or quarterly pricing reviews thereafter, proof of liability insurance ($500,000 minimum per occurrence), HACCP compliance, and debarment certifications; awards are made to lowest responsive and responsible bidders with consideration given to vendor performance history and delivery capability.