UNSPSC 50586706: Non GMO avalanche corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO argent corn. 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 50586706 Non GMO avalanche corn is a Commodity code that state and local governments are not actively procuring under this specific code designation. The recent opportunities posted under this code number do not reflect procurement of non-GMO avalanche corn or any corn varieties; instead, they document broad food service solicitations for produce, grocery items, and child nutrition supplies from school districts and state agencies across multiple jurisdictions. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the actual content of posted opportunities suggests either miscoding in the procurement system or that the commodity category itself sees minimal dedicated procurement activity among state and local buyers.

The majority of activity under this code number comes from school nutrition programs in Georgia, Texas, Missouri, and Florida, including Northside Independent School District (San Antonio), Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa), Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia). These districts are sourcing fresh produce, eggs, beverages, and broad grocery categories through RFPs, RFQs, and IFBs with response dates spanning March through June 2026. Recent examples include Northside ISD's RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce (due May 7, 2026), Early County Board of Education's line-by-line food bid (due June 8, 2026), and the Douglas County School System's RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative covering 30 districts with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. Vendors pursuing food service work in this space must meet HACCP certification, Buy American compliance, food safety documentation, liability insurance ($500,000 to $2 million depending on the district), E-Verify requirements, and often must support district priorities such as whole-grain specifications, local sourcing, low-sodium formulations, and USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program compliance.