UNSPSC 50613244: Canned or jarred Non GMO pegasus corn

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO pegasus 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 50613244 Canned or jarred Non GMO pegasus corn is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure shelf-stable canned and jarred vegetables, primarily for institutional food service operations at state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, school nutrition programs, and county social services. Recent solicitations show that agencies buy these products as line items within broader food and consumable procurement RFQs, RFPs, and IFBs, typically bundled with frozen produce, proteins, dairy, dry goods, and food service supplies rather than as standalone commodities. State health and human services agencies represent the largest share of issuing bodies—particularly the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which has posted multiple food service solicitations for state hospitals and supported living centers. School districts and county agencies also solicit regularly, with requests focused on child nutrition programs and senior services. Correctional facilities and state departments of corrections appear in the mix as well, though the code itself does not distinguish canned corn from the broader canned-vegetable category in recent procurement activity.

Geographic concentration centers on Texas and Georgia. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued IFB HHS0016792v2 in May 2026 for supplemental food and consumables spanning 210 line items (historical value $4.5 million over three years, bids due March 19, 2026); Lufkin State Supported Living Center has issued two separate IFBs—HHS0017872 (August 25, 2026) and HHS0018082 (October 23, 2026)—for consumables and food service supplies with annual usage in the 1–24 case range per item. The Oregon Department of Corrections posted an IFB for approximately 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes in June 2026 at $13.75 per case (previous purchase price), suggesting regional commodity sourcing. Georgia school districts, including Ben Hill County Schools (bid due June 15, 2026) and Burke County Public Schools (bid due June 5, 2026), have issued comprehensive food bids covering nearly 400 line items with firm pricing periods and quarterly or semi-annual adjustment provisions tied to USDA or CPI indices. Gwinnett County issued an IWQ for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items including canned vegetables (quote due October 19, 2026). The code shows steady activity across state agency procurement, with response dates typically 7–30 days from posting and F.O.B. Destination delivery required within 7–30 days of order receipt.