UNSPSC 50603224: Frozen Non GMO golden cross bantam corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO golden cross bantam 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 50603224 Frozen Non GMO golden cross bantam corn is a Commodity code that encompasses specialty frozen vegetables and grain products purchased for institutional food service operations, particularly school nutrition programs that prioritize organic or non-GMO sourcing and whole-grain compliance. State and local governments buy under this code primarily through school districts and county education boards procuring items for child nutrition services, with issuing bodies spanning independent school districts, county boards of education, and regional school systems. The actual procurement activity reflects broader institutional food service consolidation, where districts source frozen specialty items as part of comprehensive line-item food bids rather than as standalone commodity purchases. Vendors supplying under this code must meet stringent food safety requirements including HACCP plan compliance, food recall procedures, and compliance with state and federal nutrition standards such as low-sodium formulations, zero trans fat per serving, and whole-grain specifications; all pricing must include delivery to multiple school sites with no separate fuel surcharges permitted, and vendors commonly provide firm pricing for 12-month contract periods with optional renewal terms.

Recent state and local procurement activity under the code concentrates in Georgia and Missouri school districts, with substantial activity from the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Early County Board of Education, City Schools of Decatur, Rockwood R-VI School District in St. Louis County, Missouri, Douglas County School System in Georgia, and Dallas Independent School District in Texas. Representative recent solicitations include Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (RFP, due June 8, 2026), which solicited line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items across meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains with domestic sourcing preferences and USDA 2024 whole-grain compliance; the City Schools of Decatur's Invitation for Bid for Frozen Foods and Grocery (IFB, due May 15, 2026), which emphasized HACCP plans, 24/7 recall accessibility, and delivery to ten school sites; and Douglas County School System's RFP SN 26-004 for Fresh Produce and Eggs through the GEC Buying Cooperative (RFP, due March 4, 2026), serving 30 school districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spending of approximately $4.4 million for Area One and $1.1 million for Area Two. School districts commonly require vendors to carry minimum general liability insurance of $500,000 to $2,000,000, comply with Buy American provisions and E-Verify authorization, and allow other school districts to piggyback on awarded contracts at identical terms.