UNSPSC 50624201: Non GMO azur star kohlrabi purees

The variety of Non GMO kohlrabi known as Non GMO azur star kohlrabi. 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 50624201 Non GMO azur star kohlrabi purees, a Commodity code, covers prepared vegetable products for institutional foodservice — but recent state and local procurement activity under this code does not center on kohlrabi purees specifically. Instead, issuing bodies are soliciting broad food and consumable products for state-operated facilities (health and human services institutions, correctional facilities, state hospitals) and school nutrition programs, with scope spanning fresh, frozen, canned, and prepared proteins; dairy; grains; vegetables; condiments; and foodservice supplies. Texas Health and Human Services Commission and state school districts (particularly in Georgia and Texas) are the repeat buyers. The work consists of competitively bid procurements—Invitations for Bid (IFB) and Informal Written Quotes (IWQ)—where vendors respond to line-item catalogs with hundreds of sku entries and firm, fixed pricing inclusive of delivery to multiple sites. Most solicitations emphasize USDA grade compliance, 90-day or greater shelf-life requirements, Buy American Act provisions where applicable, and F.O.B. Destination delivery within 7 days of order or by specific calendar dates. Vendors must hold liability insurance (typically $500,000 minimum per occurrence), submit three references for similar prior contracts, complete debarment and E-Verify certifications, and implement HACCP recall protocols.

Activity clusters in Texas and Georgia. Texas Health and Human Services Commission has issued multiple bids in 2026 for state supported living centers and state hospitals—including HHS0017872 and HHS0018082 for Lufkin (due August 25 and October 23, 2026), HHS0017449 for El Paso (due July 13, 2026), and HHS0016792V2 for statewide supplemental food and consumables (due March 19, 2026 with an estimated three-year value of $4.5 million). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, procured through the Texas Comptroller Statewide Procurement Division, posted IFB 304T-26-300CF for cafeteria food products across five geographic warehouse areas (due May 4, 2026). In Georgia, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued IWQ 140229 for shelf-stable food items (due October 19, 2026), and school districts including Ben Hill County Schools and Burke County Public Schools bid school nutrition programs (due June 15 and June 5, 2026 respectively). Oregon Department of Corrections posted S2910000017145 for canned tomatoes—7,616 cases with Oregon-fabricated and resident-bidder preferences of 5% (due June 19, 2026, prior award $13.75 per case). Illinois and one unspecified Oregon state agency also posted food procurement notices. The code shows steady institutional foodservice demand but exhibits no recent solicitations specifically for non-GMO kohlrabi purees or comparable specialty vegetable purees.