UNSPSC 50586724: Non GMO golden cross bantam corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO golden cross bantam 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 50586724 Non GMO golden cross bantam corn is a Commodity code that captures fresh produce items, particularly specialty corn varieties, procured by state and local governments for food service operations. Recent activity shows the code tagged to general produce procurement and food-service solicitations rather than purchases of the specific heirloom variety named in the code descriptor. State and local food programs—school districts, county parks and recreation departments, health care coalitions, and state education agencies—source produce through line-item competitive bidding and invitation-to-negotiate processes. Early County Board of Education, Marion Health Care Coalition, and the State of Georgia have posted solicitations in the past six months. The scope of work spans fresh fruits and vegetables meeting food-safety compliance, USDA specifications (including whole-grain and low-sodium preferences in school lunch contexts), and delivery windows aligned with operational schedules. Vendors must maintain cold-chain integrity, rotate inventory by sell-by date, and comply with Buy American sourcing preferences where applicable.

Recent opportunities cluster in Georgia and Florida, with the Early County Board of Education (Georgia) seeking line-by-line food bids due June 8, 2026 for approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits across the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program; Marion Health Care Coalition posting a produce proposal request due August 21, 2026; Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (Florida) issuing an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park due March 6, 2025; and the State of Georgia posting food, supplies, and kitchen products bids due June 22, 2026. The Early County opportunity emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with contract pricing held firm for 15 days post-award and escalation requests considered quarterly. All vendors must comply with debarment verification, E-Verify enrollment, food-recall procedures, and carry minimum $500,000 general liability insurance where school districts are the purchasing entity.