UNSPSC 50416840: Organic merlin corn

The variety of organic corn known as organic merlin corn

UNSPSC 50416840 Organic merlin corn (Commodity) comprises fresh produce items that state and local governments procure for food-service operations, institutional dining, and public facilities. The code captures fresh fruits and vegetables used in school lunch programs, healthcare facility kitchens, park concession operations, and other government-operated or contracted food-service venues. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers are purchasing fresh produce as components of broader food-service contracts rather than as standalone commodity procurements, with vendors expected to meet food-safety compliance, freshness standards, delivery schedules, and seasonal pricing adjustments.

State and local issuing bodies span school districts, county governments, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted a line-by-line food bid in May 2026 covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026; the scope emphasized domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate in October 2026 for food-service operations at North Collier Regional Park, due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse food and beverage options including fresh produce across multiple venues; the procurement applied a 10-point local-vendor preference. Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida) sought produce proposals in August 2026 with bids due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid in May 2026 due June 22, 2026. Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida, with school districts and county recreation departments as primary buyers. No organic-specific produce solicitations appear in the recent record; the code's practical application reflects general fresh-produce procurement for government food service rather than certified organic sourcing.