UNSPSC 50626310: Non GMO grape tomato purees

The variety of Non GMO tomates known as Non GMO grape 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 50626310 Non GMO grape tomato purees is a Commodity code tracking state and local procurement of canned and processed tomato products for institutional food service, school nutrition programs, and state facility operations. The recent opportunities show substantial activity in purchased tomato products across multiple forms—canned whole, diced, sliced, stewed, and paste—supplied to correctional facilities, state health and human services centers, school districts, and veterans' homes. Issuing bodies span state corrections departments (Oregon), state health agencies (Texas HHSC), school districts (Illinois, Georgia, Missouri), and state veterans' facilities, with school nutrition programs representing the largest share of recent solicitations. The mix reflects both statewide institutional buyers and county or regional school food authorities, many of which run annual or multi-year contracts with renewal options tied to performance and price indexing.

Geographic concentration centers on the South and West, with significant recent activity in Texas, Georgia, Missouri, Oregon, and Illinois. Texas HHSC has posted multiple food procurement solicitations (HHS0016792, HHS0017449) covering supplemental food and consumables statewide for state hospitals and state supported living centers, with estimated values ranging from $1.5 million historical spend to $4.5 million potential over three years. Oregon Department of Corrections issued separate bids for canned tomatoes (approximately 7,616 cases due June 2026, prior purchase $13.75 per case from California Healthy Harvest) and tomato paste (approximately 1,904 cases due March 2026 at historical $27.75 per case from Highland Wholesale). School districts in Georgia (Liberty County, Muscogee County, Savannah-Chatham, Douglas County), Missouri (Rockwood R-VI), and Virginia (Fairfax County) have solicited comprehensive grocery and food supply contracts spanning hundreds of line items with delivery to multiple schools, annual values estimated at $4.4 million to $9 million, and contract terms running July through June with renewal options. Buy American Act compliance, USDA Grade B or better standards, sodium limits (240 mg per 100 grams typical), minimum twelve-month shelf life, and firm fixed pricing with CPI-indexed adjustments are standard requirements across recent opportunities.