UNSPSC 50623323: Non GMO yamato cucumber purees

The variety of Non GMO cucumbers known as Non GMO yamato 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 50623323 Non GMO yamato cucumber purees is a Commodity code that does not reflect the actual procurement activity currently tracked under it. State and local governments do not appear to be buying non-GMO yamato cucumber purees; instead, the code tags a broad range of food procurement across school nutrition programs, state health and human services facilities, and correctional institutions. Recent solicitations under this code span canned tomatoes, fresh produce, eggs, grocery staples, frozen and fresh proteins, dairy products, condiments, and prepared entrees — the full spectrum of institutional food supply. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI, Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, Douglas County School System, Liberty County Board of Education, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Muscogee County School District) and state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Georgia Department of Corrections). Multiple school districts appear repeatedly in the recent-opportunities block, indicating sustained demand across the K-12 nutrition procurement segment. Purchases range from single-commodity buys (canned tomatoes, jalapeños, tomato paste) to comprehensive food service contracts spanning hundreds of line items and annual values reaching $9 million or higher.

The geographic spread of recent activity is concentrated in the Southeast, particularly Georgia and Texas, with significant additional activity in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon), Illinois, and Virginia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple solicitations for supplemental food and consumables to state hospitals and supported living centers statewide, with one contract valued at up to $4.5 million over three years; the Oregon Department of Corrections has posted repeated invitations for canned tomatoes and tomato paste. Among school districts, the largest recent procurements include Douglas County School System's food supply and distribution RFP (IFB 26-003, due February 18, 2026) with an estimated annual value of $9 million serving 32 schools, and Ben Hill County Schools' comprehensive food bid (IFB #26271, due June 15, 2026) requiring hundreds of line items across fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and supplies. Fairfax County Public Schools issued IFB 2000004323 for a Master Grocery K-12 term contract (due April 27, 2026) to supply 45 elementary, middle, and high schools plus seven distribution kitchens, with weekly deliveries to individual schools and warehouse distribution. Most school contracts run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options spanning multiple years, and pricing is typically firm fixed or subject to cost-of-living adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index or USDA market indices. All solicitations emphasize Buy American requirements, USDA compliance, HACCP certification, minimum insurance thresholds, and federal debarment verification.