UNSPSC 50623012: Non GMO santo serrated leaf purees

The variety of Non GMO chinese cabbage known as Non GMO santo serrated leaved. 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 50623012 Non GMO santo serrated leaf purees is a Commodity code that in practice describes state and local purchasing of prepared and shelf-stable food products for institutional food service operations—cafeterias, canteens, state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, and school nutrition programs. Recent solicitations under this code span prepared foods, frozen and fresh proteins, dairy, canned and dried goods, condiments, sauces, and food service supplies (containers, napkins, straws, foil). The issuing bodies are diverse: state health and human services departments (Texas HHS Commission), state corrections departments (Oregon Department of Corrections, Texas Department of Criminal Justice), county and municipal government (Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia), school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools in Georgia), and state procurement offices (Illinois, Georgia, Oregon). The blend reflects institutional bulk purchasing—high-volume, recurring procurement to feed residents, inmates, students, and staff across multiple locations.

Recent activity clusters in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. Texas HHS has posted multiple solicitations for consumables at state-supported living centers (IFB HHS0018082 due October 23, 2026; IFB HHS0017872 due August 25, 2026; IFB HHS0017449 due July 13, 2026; IFB HHS0016792v2 due March 19, 2026 for supplemental food across state hospitals and living centers statewide with a maximum contract value of $4.5 million), and the Texas Comptroller issued IFB 304T-26-300CF on May 4, 2026 for cafeteria food products to supply TDCJ facilities across five geographic areas. Georgia school districts—Ben Hill County Schools (IFB #26271 due June 15, 2026) and Burke County Public Schools (sealed bids due June 5, 2026)—each solicited comprehensive food procurements for multiple schools with nearly 400 line items. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners requested informal written quotes (IWQ 140229 due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products. Oregon Department of Corrections bid canned tomatoes (approximately 7,616 cases due June 19, 2026 at 5% Oregon preference). The State of Illinois and Georgia also posted food supply solicitations (Illinois FY-27 IVHQ due June 26, 2026; Georgia PE55645NONST2026000000009 due June 22, 2026), though full scope details are not in the source materials. Across these opportunities, pricing is firm and fixed for initial contract terms, delivery is F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid or included, and awards favor lowest responsive and responsible bids or best value. Buy American Act compliance and HACCP food safety plans are standard requirements for school and state institutional procurement.