UNSPSC 50613202: Canned or jarred Non GMO ambrosia corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO ambrosia corn that has been canned or jarred 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 50613202 Canned or jarred Non-GMO ambrosia corn, a Commodity code, sees modest activity in state and local school nutrition and institutional food service procurement. State and local governments buy canned corn products primarily as ingredient components within broader food service supply contracts for school districts, state facilities, and correctional institutions, where the commodity sits alongside dozens or hundreds of competing line items rather than as standalone purchases. The code shows activity among school districts, state departments managing institutional dining, and correctional facilities across multiple states, with school nutrition programs representing the dominant buyer category.

Recent solicitations span Illinois, Texas, Oregon, Georgia, and Missouri, with the largest opportunities concentrated in school nutrition procurement. Representative recent activity includes the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017449 (posted June 11, 2026, due July 13, 2026) for food and consumable products serving state supported living centers statewide under NIGP class numbers including canned goods; the Illinois Veterans Home quarterly food order RFQ 27497DVAQUINCB52821 (posted June 18, 2026, due June 26, 2026) calling for weekly food supply including brand-specific or equivalent items; and the Oregon Department of Corrections' canned-tomato ITB S2910000017145 (posted June 5, 2026, due June 19, 2026) for approximately 7,616 cases with USDA Grade B or better specifications and 5% preference for Oregon-fabricated goods. School districts including Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, Rockwood R-VI School District, Liberty County Board of Education, Muscogee County School District, and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System have posted comprehensive food procurement solicitations covering canned vegetables and fruits as line items within broader IFBs and RFPs. These school-level opportunities typically demand bulk quantities with firm fixed pricing, Buy American compliance, HACCP plan documentation, and delivery to multiple school sites.