UNSPSC 50626301: Non GMO ailsa craig tomato purees

The variety of Non GMO tomates known as Non GMO ailsa craig tomatoes. 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 50626301 Non-GMO Ailsa Craig tomato purees (Commodity) captures state and local government food service procurement for branded or equivalent tomato products, typically canned or paste forms, sourced for institutional dining. Based on recent solicitation activity, state and local buyers under this code pursue canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato-based products in bulk quantities for school nutrition programs, correctional facilities, state hospitals, and supported living centers. The issuing bodies span state departments of corrections, health and human services commissions, school districts of varying sizes, and specialized state-agency food service operations. Representative recent solicitations include the Oregon Department of Corrections' request for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes due June 19, 2026 (ITB S2910000017145), the same agency's February 2026 procurement of 1,904 cases of tomato paste (ITB S2910000016089), and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's statewide supplemental food procurement covering 210 line items including tomato products for state hospitals and supported living centers (IFB HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026).

Geographic activity concentrates in the Pacific Northwest (Oregon Department of Corrections appears as a repeat buyer), Texas (HHSC and DSHS), and Georgia (multiple school districts and the state department). School nutrition programs drive significant recurring demand, with Fairfax County Public Schools (Virginia), Douglas County School System (Georgia), Ben Hill County Schools (Georgia), Burke County Public Schools (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia) all issuing food procurement RFPs and IFBs in the first half of 2026. State correctional and health-service facilities represent secondary but substantial opportunity streams. Pricing in recent bids ranges from $13.75 to $27.75 per case for canned tomatoes and tomato products, with most school and institutional buyers enforcing firm fixed pricing for initial contract periods and permitting adjustments only at renewal or on documented manufacturer price changes. Minimum shelf life of twelve months and USDA Grade B or better compliance appear standard across solicitations. Buy American Act requirements and USDA food-safety compliance dominate specification language in school and state health-service procurements, while Oregon's 5% preference for Oregon-processed goods and resident bidders applies to ODOC buys. No recent solicitations identified set-asides specific to disadvantaged enterprises, though school districts routinely request proof of general liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence and E-Verify and debarment certifications.