UNSPSC 50621601: Non GMO connover's colossal asparagus purees

The variety of Non GMO asparagus known as Non GMO connover's colossal 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 50621601 Non GMO connover's colossal asparagus purees is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show minimal alignment with the nominal scope. Instead, the recent solicitations tagged to this code predominantly feature broad food procurement for institutional food service — school districts, corrections facilities, and state health and human services agencies buying general grocery and food-service products rather than specialized asparagus purees. The actual buying activity under this code encompasses fresh produce, proteins, dairy, frozen and prepared foods, canned goods, condiments, and consumable supplies in bulk quantities for cafeteria, correctional, and residential facility operations. Issuing bodies include school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, Ben Hill County Schools and Burke County Public Schools in Georgia, Rockwood R-VI and Liberty County school districts in Missouri and Georgia, Muscogee County School District in Georgia, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia), state corrections departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Illinois Veterans Home), and county school boards. Award values where disclosed range from approximately $52,800 to $9 million annually, with contract terms typically running July through June and renewable for multiple one-year periods.

Geographic concentration is heaviest in Georgia, Texas, Missouri, Oregon, and Virginia, with Georgia school districts appearing most frequently in recent postings. Representative opportunities include Ben Hill County Schools' FY 26-27 School Nutrition Food Bid (IFB, due June 15, 2026) covering fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and kitchen supplies across four schools; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's supplemental food and consumables procurement (IFB HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026) for the El Paso State Supported Living Center with a historical value of $1.5 million annually; the Oregon Department of Corrections' canned tomatoes solicitation (ITB S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026) for approximately 7,616 cases with Oregon-fabricated and resident-bidder preferences; and the Fairfax County Public Schools Master Grocery K-12 procurement (IFB 2000004323, due April 27, 2026) requiring delivery to 45 schools plus distribution kitchens with firm fixed pricing over a one-year initial term. The code shows active and sustained procurement activity, though the mismatch between the nominal commodity name and actual solicitation scope suggests vendors should verify code alignment with specific issuing bodies before pursuing opportunities.