UNSPSC 50621603: Non GMO giant mammoth asparagus purees

The variety of Non GMO asparagus known as Non GMO giant mammoth 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 50621603 Non GMO giant mammoth asparagus purees, a Commodity code, describes specialty vegetable products; however, state and local governments do not appear to be buying asparagus purees under this code in current procurement activity. The recent solicitations tagged under this code uniformly procure shelf-stable staple foods, prepared proteins, fresh and frozen produce, dairy, and food service consumables for institutional feeding programs—canteens, school cafeterias, state hospitals, correctional facilities, and senior services centers. The code's nominal scope diverges significantly from actual purchasing patterns, which center on bulk commodity foods and supplies rather than specialty pureed vegetables.

The issuing bodies soliciting food products at state and local level span state health and human services departments, state correctional and higher-education agencies, county boards of commissioners, independent school districts, and special-purpose nutrition authorities across Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. Recent activity includes the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (IFB HHS0017449 for El Paso State Supported Living Center food and consumables, due July 13, 2026; IFB HHS0018082 for Lufkin State Supported Living Center consumables, due October 23, 2026), Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners (IWQ 140229 for shelf-stable food items, due October 19, 2026), Ben Hill County Schools (IFB #26271 for comprehensive school nutrition products, due June 15, 2026), Burke County Public Schools in Georgia (sealed bid for school nutrition across five facilities, due June 5, 2026), Oregon Department of Corrections (IFB for canned tomatoes, due June 19, 2026), and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five geographic areas, due May 4, 2026). No recent opportunities reflect demand for asparagus purees or non-GMO specialty produce at the commodity level.