UNSPSC 50625000: Non GMO okra purees

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO okras. 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 50625000 Non GMO okra purees is a Class code that in practice spans a much broader range of shelf-stable and fresh food procurement for state and local institutional food service operations—including canned vegetables, proteins, dairy, grains, condiments, and food service supplies—rather than okra products specifically. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily state health and human services agencies operating state-supported living centers and psychiatric hospitals, county and municipal school districts, state departments of corrections, and county social services departments. The work involves competitive food supply contracting at scale, with vendors responding to detailed line-item specifications, USDA grade and nutritional requirements, delivery logistics to multiple facilities, and compliance with federal Buy American provisions, HACCP food safety protocols, and E-Verify employment verification.

Recent activity spans Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs for consumable foods at state-supported living centers in Lufkin and El Paso, including HHS0018082 (due October 23, 2026) for 22 line items of prepared foods and food service supplies, and HHS0017872 (August 2026 close) for 20 line items covering french fries, proteins, oils, and service supplies—both with firm fixed pricing, delivery within seven days, and three verifiable references required. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable items (peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, soups) due October 19, 2026, with delivery to Lawrenceville, Georgia within 72 hours. Ben Hill County Schools in Fitzgerald, Georgia solicited comprehensive school nutrition food bids (June 15, 2026 close) spanning hundreds of line items across fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and supplies for four school sites. Oregon Department of Corrections issued an IFB for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (June 19, 2026 close) with 5 percent preference for Oregon-fabricated goods, FOB Destination, and 30-day delivery intervals. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (procured through the Texas Comptroller) issued IFB 304T-26-300CF for approximately 382 line items of cafeteria food products across five warehouse regions, with responses due May 4, 2026.