UNSPSC 50623605: Non GMO sirio fennel purees

The variety of Non GMO fennel known as Non GMO sirio fennel. 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 50623605 Non GMO sirio fennel purees is a Commodity code. State and local governments buy food products under this code to supply institutional cafeterias, food service operations, and nutrition programs at state facilities, correctional institutions, school districts, and health and human services centers. Recent solicitations show governments procuring shelf-stable and fresh food items—including canned vegetables, proteins, grains, dairy, condiments, and prepared foods—alongside consumable supplies such as containers, napkins, and food service gloves. The code appears to capture a subset of broader institutional food procurement, though recent activity under this specific code shows limited volume relative to related food-supply categories. Issuing bodies include state departments of health and human services, state correctional departments, county governments, school nutrition programs, and special-purpose state-supported facilities. Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Oregon Department of Corrections are repeat buyers in the recent record.

The code shows activity concentrated in Texas and Georgia, with secondary representation from Oregon and Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issuing IFB HHS0018082 on October 16, 2026, for consumable foods (french fries, hashbrown patties, chicken wings, sauces, and food service supplies) to the Lufkin State Supported Living Center with bids due October 23, 2026; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issuing IWQ 140229 on October 13, 2026, for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta) with quotes due October 19, 2026; and the Oregon Department of Corrections issuing an IFB on June 5, 2026, for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes, with bids due June 19, 2026. Delivery requirements typically mandate F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid, responses within 72 hours to one week of order, and compliance with USDA/FDA standards and shelf-life minimums. Vendors commonly must provide three references, execute debarment and E-Verify certifications, and maintain general liability insurance minimums of $500,000 per occurrence.