UNSPSC 50623310: Non GMO gherkin cucumber purees

The variety of Non GMO cucumbers known as Non GMO gherkin cucumbers. 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 50623310 Non GMO gherkin cucumber purees is a Commodity code that does not reflect the work actually being solicited under it in recent state and local opportunities. The recent solicitations posted under this code encompass general food service procurement — shelf-stable products, fresh and frozen proteins, dairy, canned vegetables, breakfast items, snacks, and food service supplies — for institutional cafeterias, state supported living centers, school nutrition programs, and correctional facilities. None of the representative opportunities name gherkin cucumber purees or products specific to that commodity; the code appears to be a misclassification or catch-all assignment by issuing bodies rather than a targeted procurement line. Purchasers include state health and human services agencies (Texas HHS Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections), county and municipal governments (Gwinnett County Georgia, Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Schools), school districts across Georgia and Texas, and state nutrition programs in Illinois. The mix skews toward institutional food service supported by tax dollars — facility canteens, dining commons, prisoner nutrition, and student meal programs — with occasional supply contracts for general kitchen and food-service items.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. Representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumables to supply the El Paso State Supported Living Center (June 2026, $1.5 million historical value), the Ben Hill County Schools IFB for comprehensive school nutrition food products across four facilities due June 15, 2026, the Burke County Public Schools sealed-bid procurement for nearly 400 line items across five schools (sealed bids due June 5, 2026), and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice IFB 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five geographic distribution points (extended response due May 4, 2026). Oregon Department of Corrections IFB S2910000017145 for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (June 2026) and Gwinnett County IWQ 140229 for 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (quotes due October 19, 2026) represent the geographic spread outside Texas. The code shows active procurement volume but limited relevance to the nominal commodity — business development professionals should verify actual commodity alignment before pursuing, as issuing bodies appear to be applying this code to general institutional food procurement rather than specialty gherkin products.