UNSPSC 50624022: Non GMO salsify purees

The variety of Non GMO herbs known as Non GMO salsify. 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 50624022 Non GMO salsify purees is a Commodity code, but the recent state and local opportunities posted under it do not reflect procurement of salsify or root-vegetable purees. Instead, the tagged solicitations span general food-service consumables for state institutions, schools, and correctional facilities—including proteins, frozen vegetables, canned goods, dairy, condiments, and food-service supplies. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual work being solicited suggests either miscoding in the issuing agencies' systems or that salsify purees rarely trigger dedicated procurement lines. The work that does appear under this code involves competitive bidding for shelf-stable and frozen food products, typically bundled with dozens or hundreds of other line items, and directed to institutional food-service operations rather than specialty food procurement.

Issuing bodies include state departments of health and human services (Texas HHS Commission, Oregon Department of Corrections), school districts (Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools in Georgia, and others), and state correctional systems. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with scattered activity elsewhere. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods at Lufkin State Supported Living Center (bids due October 23, 2026), Gwinnett County's IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (quotes due October 19, 2026), and the Oregon Department of Corrections' bid for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (bids due June 19, 2026). Responses typically require three supplier references, proof of compliance with food-safety standards, delivery within 72 hours to 7 days of order, and F.O.B. Destination pricing with freight included. Buy American provisions apply in school and some state procurement. The code shows persistent activity but no clear differentiation from general food-supply categories, suggesting that vendors should cross-reference commodity codes for institutional food procurement rather than relying solely on this code.