UNSPSC 50443235: Frozen kandy korn corn

The variety of corn known as kandy korn corn that has been frozen for preservation.

UNSPSC 50443235 Frozen kandy korn corn, a Commodity code, sees active state and local procurement centered on frozen corn and related frozen vegetable products for institutional food service, including correctional facilities, school districts, and state agencies. The code encompasses bulk frozen corn (whole kernel, sweet varieties), frozen mixed vegetables, and assorted frozen vegetable blends delivered in large quantities to central distribution hubs and school nutrition warehouses. Issuing bodies span state correctional departments, county and municipal school districts, state health and human services agencies, and regional school cooperatives, with Oregon Department of Corrections and Texas Department of Criminal Justice appearing as repeat solicitors. State agencies and school districts place orders on ITB and IFB bases with firm fixed unit pricing quoted per pound or per case, typically FOB destination with transportation prepaid by vendor; delivery windows range from 30 to 45 days after purchase order issuance.

Recent opportunities confirm market activity across multiple regions. The Oregon Department of Corrections issued ITBs for frozen corn (40,000 pounds) and frozen assorted vegetables (120,000 pounds) due July 24, 2026, with historical reference pricing at $0.498 per pound for corn and $0.665 per pound for assorted blend, applying 10 percent combined preference for Oregon-fabricated goods and in-state bidders. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) solicited supplemental food and consumables including frozen specialty foods for state hospitals and state supported living centers statewide under IFB HHS0017449, due July 13, 2026, with prior-period spending of $1.5 million. Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia and Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia both issued competitive bids for school nutrition frozen and grocery products in spring 2026, with school districts emphasizing HACCP compliance, Buy American provisions, and firm fixed pricing for 12-month periods. Activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Missouri, with school nutrition procurement dominating the volume. All solicitations require vendor insurance (typically $1 million general liability minimum), compliance with FDA/USDA standards and allergen labeling, and submission through state e-procurement portals (OregonBuys, HHS Online Bid Room, Bonfire, or county portals). No specific set-asides or DBE restrictions appear across the recent sample, though some states offer optional preference programs for in-state vendors or small businesses.