UNSPSC 50622800: Non GMO chard purees

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO chards. 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 50622800 Non GMO chard purees is a Class code that, based on recent solicitation activity, encompasses shelf-stable and fresh food products purchased by state and local institutions for food service, canteen operations, and nutrition programs. The code's nominal scope identifies a specific produce line, but recent state and local opportunities show procurement under this classification spanning broad food-supply categories including fresh and frozen produce, proteins, dairy, dry goods, condiments, and food-service consumables. Issuing bodies include state health and human services agencies operating state-supported living centers and hospitals, state corrections departments, state education agencies, county and municipal school districts, and county social-services departments. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Oregon Department of Corrections appear as repeat buyers, with Texas entities posting multiple solicitations for institutional food supply contracts.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. Representative opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 (Consumables Foods for the canteen and campus at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center, due October 23, 2026, spanning 22 line items of prepared foods and food-service supplies), Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' IWQ 140229 (approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items for the Department of Community Services, due October 19, 2026), the Oregon Department of Corrections' IFB for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes with a historical unit price of $13.75 per case (June 19, 2026), and Ben Hill County Schools' IFB #26271 (comprehensive food products for four school locations, due June 15, 2026, requiring Buy American certification and HACCP compliance). Contracts typically run one fiscal or academic year with renewal or extension options, F.O.B. Destination delivery requirements, and reference and debarment certifications. Texas contracts often reference prior-period spending in the $1.5 million to $4.5 million range as guidance only, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best-value determination.