UNSPSC 50443239: Frozen medley corn

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

UNSPSC 50443239 Frozen medley corn is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure frozen corn vegetables—primarily whole kernel sweet corn in bulk, typically 40,000-pound truckload quantities—for institutional food service at correctional facilities, state-supported living centers, and school districts. Recent solicitations show procurement focused on Grade A or B frozen corn meeting FDA/USDA standards, with detailed specifications for shelf life (minimum six months remaining at delivery), nutritional labeling, allergen compliance, and delivery to central distribution or warehouse locations on FOB Destination terms. The code draws activity from state corrections departments, state health and human services agencies, and school nutrition programs across multiple states, with repeat buyers appearing in Oregon and Texas.

Oregon Department of Corrections issued the most recent and most directly relevant solicitation—ITB S2910000017451 for approximately 40,000 pounds of frozen sweet Golden or Yellow whole kernel corn, due July 24, 2026, with pricing at $0.498 per pound as of the last August 2025 purchase from Alpine Food. The same issuer also solicits frozen assorted vegetables (including corn-containing blends) and carrots through cooperative ITBs, signaling regular quarterly or semiannual procurement cycles. Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) procurement for state hospitals and state-supported living centers—solicitation HHS0016792 with an estimated $4.5 million maximum contract value over three years—includes frozen corn among 210+ line items of supplemental food and consumables across statewide facilities. School districts in Georgia (Ben Hill County Schools, Early County, Burke County, Savannah-Chatham, Bulloch County) and Missouri (Rockwood R-VI) issue separate produce and grocery bids that may include frozen corn or corn-containing vegetable blends, though recent postings emphasize fresh produce more prominently. Geographic activity concentrates in Oregon, Texas, and Georgia, with secondary activity in the Mid-Atlantic (Pennsylvania, New Jersey) and upper Midwest. The code shows consistent demand but narrower scope than broader frozen-vegetable categories—recent opportunities cluster around institutional food service (corrections, state hospitals) and K–12 nutrition programs rather than retail or broad commodity distribution.