UNSPSC 50603203: Frozen Non GMO ambrosia corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO ambrosia corn that has been frozen 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 50603203 Frozen Non-GMO Ambrosia Corn, a Commodity code, addresses frozen specialty corn products for school nutrition and institutional food service operations, though recent state and local solicitations show limited direct activity against this specific commodity. School districts and state food service operations are the primary issuing bodies soliciting under the broader frozen food and produce categories that would encompass this code, including the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, City Schools of Decatur, Early County Board of Education, Rockwood R-VI School District, and Dallas Independent School District. The scope of work in recent opportunities spans comprehensive school nutrition procurement—fresh produce, frozen vegetables and fruits, dairy, grains, and specialty items—with strict compliance requirements including HACCP plans, Buy American provisions, food safety certifications, and nutritional standards such as whole-grain and low-sodium specifications. Districts award contracts on a line-item basis to multiple vendors and require firm pricing for 12-month contract periods, with delivery to school sites Monday through Friday during instructional hours and temperature control specifications (41°F or below for refrigerated items, 0°F or lower for frozen products).

Recent activity clusters in Georgia and Missouri, with the most substantial solicitations from Douglas County School System (RFPs SN26-003 for food distribution and SN26-004 for produce and eggs covering 30 districts statewide with estimated spend of approximately $5.5 million combined), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Bid 26-34 for fresh produce due April 23, 2026), City Schools of Decatur (IFB for frozen foods and grocery due May 15, 2026), and Early County Board of Education (RFP for food products due June 8, 2026, covering 300+ line items). Dallas Independent School District in Texas issued an RFP on February 22, 2026 (due April 2, 2026) for specialty food products, while the State of Georgia has posted separate solicitations for food supplies and fresh produce. The code itself shows sparse direct matches; frozen non-GMO ambrosia corn does not appear explicitly in the named recent opportunities, suggesting the commodity may be sourced as a line item within broader frozen produce or vegetable bids rather than as a standalone solicitation.