UNSPSC 50624509: Non GMO ruby romaine lettuce purees

The variety of Non GMO lettuce known as Non GMO ruby romaine lettuce. 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 50624509 Non GMO ruby romaine lettuce purees is a Commodity code for specialized processed vegetable products that state and local governments procure primarily through school nutrition programs, institutional food service operations, and state healthcare facilities. The recent opportunities under this code show little direct activity for the specific product named — ruby romaine purees do not appear in the posted solicitations — but the code sits within a broader pattern of school districts, state departments, and public institutions buying prepared and specialty produce items as components of larger food service contracts. State and local issuing bodies sourcing under related produce and food product codes include school districts (Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia, Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia, Burke County Public Schools in Georgia, Liberty County Board of Education in Georgia, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System in Georgia, Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri, Douglas County School System in Georgia), state corrections departments (Oregon Department of Corrections), state healthcare commissions (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), and state veterans facilities (Illinois Veterans Home). The geographic spread of recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Oregon, and Virginia, with secondary activity in Missouri and Illinois.

Representative recent opportunities show the market context in which specialty produce products are bought. Ben Hill County Schools issued IFB #26271 for comprehensive food products including fresh and frozen produce due June 15, 2026, covering multiple schools across the district with emphasis on whole grain and low-sodium options and monthly pricing quotes for certain items. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0017449 for food and consumable products serving the HHSC El Paso State Supported Living Center, with responses due July 13, 2026 (extended from July 11), covering NIGP Class/Item numbers 385, 390, 380, and 393 and establishing a historical reference value of $1.5 million for the prior 12-month period. Douglas County School System issued RFP SN 26-004 through the GEC Buying Cooperative for fresh produce and eggs across 30 Georgia school districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two, responses due March 4, 2026. These solicitations emphasize firm fixed pricing, compliance with USDA and FDA standards, weekly or frequent deliveries to multiple school and institutional locations, and food safety certifications including HACCP plans. The code itself shows limited recent direct procurement activity for the named product; vendors should confirm whether ruby romaine purees are being specified under broader produce or food-service commodity codes within their target jurisdictions.