UNSPSC 50626803: Non GMO apio purees

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO apio. 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 50626803 Non GMO apio purees, a Commodity code, encompasses shelf-stable and specialty prepared food products purchased by state and local governments for institutional food service operations—particularly state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, school districts, and county social services. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring canned and prepared vegetables, frozen proteins, dairy products, seasonings, condiments, and associated food service consumables (containers, napkins, straws, hairnets) in case quantities ranging from single cases to thousands of cases annually. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span state health and human services commissions, departments of corrections, county boards of commissioners, county schools, and independent school districts. Texas agencies—particularly the Health and Human Services Commission operating multiple state-supported living centers—appear as repeat buyers, along with school districts in Georgia (Gwinnett County, Burke County Public Schools, Ben Hill County Schools) and state institutions in Oregon.

The code shows recent activity concentrated in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon, with additional activity in Illinois. Representative recent opportunities include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (posted October 16, 2026, bids due October 23, 2026), the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (posted October 13, 2026, quotes due October 19, 2026), the Oregon Department of Corrections' bid for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (posted June 5, 2026, bids due June 19, 2026), and Ben Hill County Schools' food bid encompassing fresh produce, proteins, dairy, and supplies for four schools (posted May 19, 2026, bids due June 15, 2026). Buy American provisions appear standard in school nutrition procurements; Texas state-supported living center bids emphasize firm fixed pricing, seven-day delivery, and detailed vendor qualifications including references, emergency contacts, and compliance certifications (E-Verify, debarment, human trafficking prohibitions). Delivery is typically F.O.B. Destination with freight prepaid and included in pricing.