UNSPSC 50603204: Frozen Non GMO argent corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO argent 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 50603204 Frozen Non GMO argent corn, a Commodity code, describes shelf-stable and frozen corn products that state and local governments procure primarily for food service and nutrition assistance programs. The recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing frozen and canned corn, often as part of broader food-supply contracts supporting school lunch programs, senior services, and institutional food distribution. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, county purchasing divisions, state nutrition agencies, and school districts across the South. The work involves RFQ, IFB, and informal quote processes for line-item food procurement with strict delivery, labeling, quality, and compliance requirements typical of institutional food supply chains.

Georgia dominates the recent activity, with three posted opportunities spanning state procurement, county government, and school districts. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables due October 19, 2026, with delivery to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center by December 7, 2026 and F.O.B. Destination terms. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 due June 22, 2026 with scope contained in an attached document. Early County Board of Education released an FY27 food bid on May 11, 2026 due June 8, 2026 for 300+ food items across meats, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains, and condiments to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with contract performance July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, domestic sourcing preferences, Buy American compliance, and piggybacking rights extended to other school districts.