UNSPSC 50624016: Non GMO papalo purees

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO papalo. 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 50624016 Non GMO papalo purees is a Commodity code that nominally covers specialty herb and vegetable purees, but the recent state and local opportunities show little to no actual procurement activity aligned with this specific product line. The most recent opportunities tagged under or near this code describe broad food service procurement across institutional cafeterias, state supported living centers, school nutrition programs, and correctional facilities — encompassing hundreds of line items spanning proteins, frozen vegetables, dairy products, grains, condiments, and consumable supplies. Representative recent solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 for consumables at Lufkin State Supported Living Center (posted October 16, 2026, bids due October 23, 2026), Gwinnett County's IWQ 140229 for shelf-stable food items for senior services (posted October 13, 2026, quotes due October 19, 2026), and the Oregon Department of Corrections' bid for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (posted June 5, 2026, bids due June 19, 2026). None of these solicitations specifically request papalo purees or non-GMO specialty herb products.

The issuing-body mix spans state health and human services agencies, county governments, school districts, and correctional authorities across Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. Activity concentrates in Texas — the Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple food service procurements for state-operated facilities — with secondary activity from Georgia school districts and Oregon state agencies. The code shows no evidence of recent competitive opportunities specifically for non-GMO papalo purees or related specialty produce items. Vendors evaluating this code should treat it as dormant for state and local purposes and instead focus broader foodservice codes covering institutional cafeteria and dining operations if their product line includes standard commodity proteins, produce, and consumable supplies.