UNSPSC 50603212: Frozen Non GMO challenger crisp ‘n sweet corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO challengercrisp 'n sweet 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 50603212 Frozen Non GMO challenger crisp 'n sweet corn is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable and refrigerated food products for institutional consumption, including fresh produce, proteins, dairy, grains, and prepared food items. The code nominally names a single frozen corn product, but recent solicitations show purchasing bodies acquiring broad food-service baskets spanning proteins, vegetables, grains, condiments, dairy, and non-food service supplies. Issuing bodies include county departments of community services, state purchasing agencies, and independent school districts. Early County Board of Education and Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners have posted solicitations within the past six months; the State of Georgia also solicited food and kitchen products in May 2026 with attached specification documentation.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia. Gwinnett County posted an informal written quote (IWQ) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items on October 13, 2026, with response due October 19, 2026 and delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center; the solicitation specified 35 line items including peanut butter, jelly, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, soups, and canned vegetables with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a per-unit basis. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line bid for approximately 300+ food items plus 60+ non-food and paper supplies to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026; the district emphasized domestic sourcing, whole-grain compliance with USDA 2024 Final Rule specifications, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with contract term July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009, posted May 15, 2026 with due date June 22, 2026, provided scope and pricing in an attached specification document and indicated the presence of vendor classifications, set-asides, incumbent contractor identity, and contract term details in the full solicitation package.