UNSPSC 50463212: Canned or jarred challenger crisp ‘n sweet corn

The variety of corn known as challengercrisp 'n sweet corn that has been canned or jarred for preservation.

UNSPSC 50463212 Canned or jarred challenger crisp 'n sweet corn is a Commodity code for shelf-stable canned vegetables procured by state and local food-service operations to supply institutional kitchens, cafeterias, and residential facilities. State and local governments buy this product as part of broader food-supply contracts for state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and senior-services operations. The buying pattern reflects institutional bulk purchasing—contracts specify case quantities, delivery within days of order, USDA grade compliance, and pricing on a per-unit or per-case basis. Issuing bodies include state health and human services departments, state corrections agencies, county boards of commissioners, school districts, and state nutrition programs. Texas Health and Human Services Commission is a repeat buyer, having posted multiple solicitations for consumable foods covering canned vegetables alongside proteins, dairy, and food-service supplies.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas HHS Commission posted two IFBs in 2026 for consumable foods at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (HHS0018082, due October 23, 2026, and HHS0017872, due August 25, 2026), and a third for El Paso State Supported Living Center (HHS0017449, due July 11, 2026), all spanning food and kitchen consumables with estimated annual usage in the range of 1 to 24 cases per item. Gwinnett County, Georgia issued an IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products including canned vegetables (PE77023NONST2027000000782, due October 19, 2026). The Oregon Department of Corrections procured approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes (S2910000017145, due June 19, 2026 at 5 percent Oregon-processor preference). School districts in Georgia—Ben Hill County Schools and Burke County Public Schools—issued IFBs for comprehensive food-supply contracts spanning hundreds of line items including canned fruits and vegetables for school nutrition programs (due June 15, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice, procuring through the Comptroller of Public Accounts, solicited approximately 382 food line items for cafeteria operations across multiple warehouse locations (304T26300CF, due May 4, 2026). Delivery is consistently required FOB Destination within 3 to 30 days of order; pricing submissions demand firm, fixed unit rates, often with compliance certifications, references, and proof of USDA or FDA conformance.