UNSPSC 50603248: Frozen Non GMO precocious corn

Commodity

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NIGP codes for 50603248

Definition

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO precocious 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.

About UNSPSC 50603248

UNSPSC 50603248 Frozen Non-GMO precocious corn, a Commodity code, covers shelf-stable and frozen produce items that state and local governments procure for food service operations, particularly school lunch and breakfast programs, senior services, and institutional food supply. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing frozen and fresh vegetables, including corn and other frozen produce, as part of broader food procurement for child nutrition programs and general institutional food service. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include county boards of commissioners, state agencies, and school district boards of education, all sourcing food items through informal quotes (IWQ), competitive bids, and line-by-line bid processes.

Georgia dominates recent activity under this code, with three recent opportunities posted between May and October 2026. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued an informal written quote (IWQ 140229) on October 13, 2026 for approximately 1,062 cases of food items including shelf-stable products for the Department of Community Services, with quotes due October 19, 2026 and delivery required to Gwinnett Senior Services Center in Lawrenceville by December 7, 2026. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 with a June 22, 2026 response date. Early County Board of Education released a line-by-line food bid on May 11, 2026 for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program covering approximately 300+ food items with a June 8, 2026 bid opening; that solicitation emphasized domestic sourcing preferences, whole-grain options, low-sodium formulations, and products without added sugars or artificial additives, with the contract period running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Quick answers

What is UNSPSC 50603248?

UNSPSC 50603248 is Frozen Non GMO precocious corn, a commodity in UNSPSC 50000000, Food and Beverage Products.

Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 50603248?

UNSPSC 50603248 maps to 1 NIGP code, 38597 Vegetables, Frozen, Organic and Non GMO (Genetically Modified Organism).

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