UNSPSC 50603257: Frozen Non GMO showcase corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO showcase 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 50603257 Frozen Non GMO Showcase Corn is a Commodity code that represents frozen specialty corn products meeting non-GMO specifications procured by state and local school districts and public agencies. The recent opportunities in the dataset show that school nutrition programs across Georgia, Missouri, and Texas are procuring frozen vegetables and specialty produce items alongside broader frozen food and grocery categories to support National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. These solicitations target line-item food service bidding where frozen corn and similar produce items compete alongside dozens of other commodity vegetables, proteins, and prepared foods. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Dallas ISD, Decatur City Schools, Early County Schools, Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, Rockwood R-VI School District), county-level food service cooperatives (Douglas County School System through the GEC Buying Cooperative), and state purchasing offices in Georgia. The scope of work reflects school districts' need for USDA-compliant produce meeting nutritional standards—whole-grain compliance, low-sodium formulations, and products without artificial additives—delivered on strict temperature schedules with full HACCP documentation, food recall procedures, and Buy American compliance.

Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (multiple school districts, state-level solicitations) and extends to Missouri (Rockwood R-VI) and Texas (Dallas ISD). Representative recent opportunities include the Early County Board of Education's FY27 Food Bid (IFB, due June 8, 2026) seeking 300+ line items across meats, dairy, vegetables, and frozen products for three schools; the Douglas County School System's Fresh Produce and Eggs RFP through the GEC Buying Cooperative (RFP, due March 4, 2026) serving 30 districts across two geographic areas with estimated annual spend of approximately $5.5 million combined; the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System's Fresh Produce annual contract (Bid 26-34, sealed bid due April 23, 2026) for 72 produce items including processed fresh items across 60 school sites; Dallas ISD's Various Food Products RFP (due April 2, 2026) for non-standard commodity items; and the City Schools of Decatur's Frozen Foods and Grocery IFB (due May 15, 2026) covering frozen and shelf-stable items meeting whole-grain and low-sodium standards. Cooperative purchasing mechanisms (GEC) and multi-school-district aggregation are common. Contracts typically run July 1 through June 30 with renewal options, firm pricing for 12 months, and delivery requirements prohibiting fuel surcharges with all transport included in quoted unit prices.