UNSPSC 50621906: Non GMO burpees golden beet purees

The variety of Non GMO beets known as Non GMO burpees golden beets. 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 50621906 Non GMO burpees golden beet purees is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure as part of broader food service operations, particularly for institutional food supply to state-supported facilities, correctional systems, and school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations show that this code captures general food consumables for cafeteria, canteen, and dining operations rather than a narrow specialty product category. The actual work solicited includes mixed-item food purchases—fresh, frozen, canned, and dry goods spanning proteins, produce, dairy, condiments, and prepared items—alongside related food service supplies such as containers, napkins, and kitchen equipment. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies (notably Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which appears in multiple recent opportunities), county and municipal governments, school districts, state departments of corrections, and other state agencies. The mix reflects institutional food procurement across custodial, health services, and educational settings.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs this year for consumables and food products at state-supported living centers and hospitals, including HHS0017449 (El Paso State Supported Living Center, July 2026), HHS0018082 (Lufkin State Supported Living Center, October 2026), and HHS0016792V2 (statewide supplemental food and consumables covering 210 line items with a three-year potential value of $4.5 million). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice solicited cafeteria food products under IFB 304T-26-300CF covering approximately 382 line items across five distribution areas. In Georgia, Ben Hill County Schools posted an IFB for school nutrition food (June 2026), Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IWQ for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (October 2026), and Burke County Public Schools sought bids for nearly 400 line items across five school locations (June 2026). The Oregon Department of Corrections procured 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (June 2026), and the State of Illinois solicited quarterly food orders for July through September 2026. Delivery requirements typically mandate seven-day or faster turnaround, F.O.B. Destination pricing with freight included, and compliance with USDA standards, Buy American provisions where applicable, and food safety certifications including HACCP plans. References, liability insurance (commonly $500,000 to $1,000,000), and debarment certifications are standard bid requirements.