UNSPSC 50603221: Frozen Non GMO earlivee corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO earlivee 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 50603221 Frozen Non GMO earlivee corn is a Commodity code. State and local school districts and education agencies are the primary buyers under this code, procuring frozen corn and other frozen vegetable products to support child nutrition programs, school breakfast and lunch initiatives, and district-wide food service operations. Recent solicitations show school nutrition programs bundling frozen vegetables alongside fresh produce, dairy, meats, and pantry staples in comprehensive food service bids. The Early County Board of Education in Georgia solicited frozen and fresh vegetables as part of a National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program bid due June 8, 2026; the Rockwood R-VI School District in Missouri requested frozen foods and groceries across 900-plus line items for its Child Nutrition Services, due April 29, 2026; and the City Schools of Decatur, Georgia issued an IFB for frozen foods and grocery items emphasizing whole-grain, low-sodium, and zero-trans-fat specifications, due May 15, 2026. Vendors must meet stringent food safety requirements including HACCP certification, food recall procedures, Buy American sourcing preferences, E-Verify compliance, and liability insurance in the $500,000 to $2,000,000 range. Pricing must remain firm for contract periods and include all transportation and packing charges to school sites with no separate fuel surcharges.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with recent opportunities posted by the State of Georgia, Early County Schools, City Schools of Decatur, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Douglas County School System (serving 30 districts across two Georgia areas), and Rockwood R-VI School District. The Douglas County School System issued a produce and eggs RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative on February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026, with estimated annual spending of $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two across 18 and 12 districts respectively. Contract periods typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options extending two to four additional years at the district's discretion. Delivery windows are consistent across bidders—Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to multiple school sites—with all products requiring proper temperature maintenance (33°F to 40°F for refrigerated items, zero degrees or below for frozen products) and USDA compliance documentation on delivery.