UNSPSC 50593235: Dried Non GMO kandy korn corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO kandy korn corn that has been dried for preservation. 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 50593235 Dried Non GMO kandy korn corn is a Commodity code that sits within the broader spectrum of food products state and local governments procure for school nutrition programs, senior meal services, and institutional food operations. The recent opportunities posted under this code show that state and local bodies are buying bulk food items — including dried corn products and a wide range of fresh produce, dairy, meat, condiments, and prepared meals — to meet federal nutrition standards and support meals for students, seniors, and other vulnerable populations. These solicitations span school districts, county boards of education, state health and human services agencies, and county commissioners' offices, with school nutrition programs and senior meal services representing the dominant use cases. Vendors competing for these contracts must navigate strict compliance requirements including the National School Lunch Program standards, Buy American Provision documentation (minimum 51 percent domestic agricultural ingredients for processed products), HACCP plans, food safety certifications, and substantial insurance minimums ($1 million to $2 million in general and products liability coverage per occurrence). Pricing is typically firm-fixed with no fuel surcharges permitted, and deliveries occur on scheduled routes to central warehouses and designated school or facility sites on 48-by-40 pallets with Monday-through-Friday delivery windows.

Recent activity under the code is concentrated in the Southeast and Texas, with representative opportunities including the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases soliciting over 1,100 line items of grocery items for the Bridgeport Board of Education under IFB BNB052266 (due June 30, 2026), the Texas Health and Human Services Commission requesting food and consumable products for the El Paso State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017449 (due July 13, 2026, with historical spend of $1.5 million), the Hancock County Board of Education seeking fresh produce for the 2026-27 school year under IFB SN002-2027 (due June 26, 2026), Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners soliciting senior meal preparation and delivery services under ITB 26-00289 (estimated $17.8 million over three years, due June 25, 2026), the State of Georgia requesting food, supplies, and other kitchen products (due June 22, 2026), and the Pascagoula-Gautier School District bidding Child Nutrition Summer Food Service Program packaged meal boxes (due April 29, 2026). Contract terms typically run one fiscal or calendar year with renewal or extension options, and award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specification and compliance standards.