UNSPSC 50613223: Canned or jarred Non GMO golden cross bantam corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO golden cross bantam 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 50613223 Canned or jarred Non GMO golden cross bantam corn, a Commodity code, covers shelf-stable canned or jarred corn products that state and local government food service operations procure as part of broader institutional feeding programs. Recent solicitations show this code applied to consumable food items across state health agencies, county social services, school districts, and correctional departments. The work involves supplying packaged corn products to canteen, cafeteria, and kitchen operations serving residents, inmates, students, and seniors at state facilities, supported living centers, schools, and county programs. Issuing bodies include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Georgia school districts, Oregon Department of Corrections, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. State and local procurement offices typically bundle canned and jarred vegetables—including corn—into broader food service line-item solicitations rather than awarding single-commodity contracts, meaning vendors compete on the complete food product offering and delivery capability rather than on corn alone.

Activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with recent opportunities posted by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (multiple IFBs for state supported living centers at Lufkin and El Paso), Gwinnett County in Georgia (IWQ 140229, informal written quotes due October 19, 2026, for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables), Burke County Public Schools and Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia (school nutrition food bids due June 5 and June 15, 2026, respectively), and the Oregon Department of Corrections (S2910000017145 for canned tomatoes, June 2026). The Texas Department of Criminal Justice cafeteria food procurement (IFB 304T-26-300CF, extended response due May 4, 2026, for approximately 382 line items) and the Texas HHS supplemental food procurement (HHS0016792V2, responses due March 19, 2026, for 210 line items with maximum potential value of $4.5 million over three years) represent the largest recent opportunities by scope and contract value, though neither publicly identifies canned corn as a specific line item. Vendors responding to food service solicitations must meet delivery timelines (typically 7 days or less), provide firm fixed pricing including freight, submit references and compliance certifications, and demonstrate HACCP and food safety program capability.