UNSPSC 50613235: Canned or jarred Non GMO kiss ‘n tell corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO kiss 'n tell 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 50613235 Canned or jarred Non GMO kiss 'n tell corn is a Commodity code. State and local governments use this code to procure shelf-stable canned and jarred corn products for institutional food service operations—primarily state health and human services facilities, correctional institutions, school districts, and county social services programs. The actual purchasing activity centers on bulk canned vegetables including corn alongside complementary proteins, grains, and consumable food service supplies to support cafeteria operations, canteen services, and nutrition programs at state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, schools, and senior services centers. Solicitations under this code typically require products meeting USDA grade standards (Grade B or better), compliance with FDA labeling and sodium-content specifications, minimum shelf-life guarantees (commonly 12 months), and delivery to multiple facility locations within 7 to 30 days of order receipt on FOB Destination terms with freight prepaid. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions, departments of corrections, county boards of commissioners, school districts, and state facility procurement offices. Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Oregon Department of Corrections emerge as repeat buyers in the recent opportunity set.

Recent activity spans Texas, Oregon, Georgia, and Illinois. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0018082 on October 16, 2026 (bids due October 23, 2026) for consumables including prepared foods and food service supplies for Lufkin State Supported Living Center, and earlier IFB HHS0017872 (posted August 11, 2026, due August 25, 2026) for similar consumables covering food products and kitchen items for the same facility with an estimated annual contract value of $1.5 million for the prior period. Oregon Department of Corrections Purchasing/Contracts Division issued IFB S2910000017145 on June 5, 2026 (due June 19, 2026) for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes with a prior comparable purchase at $13.75 per case. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia solicited informal written quotes IWQ 140229 on October 13, 2026 (due October 19, 2026) for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food products including canned vegetables for senior services. Ben Hill County Schools in Georgia issued IFB #26271 on May 19, 2026 (due June 15, 2026) for comprehensive school nutrition food procurement. The State of Illinois issued a quarterly food order solicitation FY-27 IVHQ on June 18, 2026 (due June 26, 2026). Geographic concentration in the recent opportunities runs heaviest in Texas and Georgia with secondary activity in Oregon and Illinois.