UNSPSC 50626732: Non GMO iochief corn purees

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO iochief corn. 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 50626732 Non GMO iochief corn purees is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure consumable food products under this code for institutional food service operations, including prepared and fresh foods, shelf-stable items, and food service supplies for state-supported living centers, correctional facilities, schools, and county senior services. Recent solicitations show a mix of branded line items with "or approved equivalent" language, allowing vendors to propose alternative products meeting specification. The issuing bodies include state health and human services departments (Texas HHS Commission), state corrections systems, county governments, and school districts across the United States. Scope ranges from individual prepared items (french fries, hashbrown patties, chicken wings) and proteins (beef, chicken, turkey, pollock) to bulk shelf-stable staples (canned vegetables, pasta, rice, condiments) and food service supplies (containers, napkins, gloves, trays). Vendors must typically provide firm fixed pricing on specified line items, meet USDA or FDA standards where applicable, deliver on FOB Destination terms, and maintain references and certifications including liability insurance, E-Verify compliance, debarment verification, and HACCP compliance for school foodservice.

Recent activity shows procurement concentration in Texas (Health and Human Services Commission, Department of Criminal Justice), Georgia (Gwinnett County, Ben Hill County Schools, Burke County Public Schools), and Oregon (Department of Corrections), with smaller volumes in Illinois. Representative opportunities include the Texas HHS Commission IFB HHS0018082 for consumable foods at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center due October 23, 2026, covering 22 line items of prepared foods and food service supplies with seven-day delivery required; Gwinnett County IWQ 140229 for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items due October 19, 2026; Oregon Department of Corrections solicitation S2910000017145 for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes due June 19, 2026; and Ben Hill County Schools IFB #26271 for comprehensive school nutrition products across multiple categories due June 15, 2026. Contracts typically run fiscal or calendar years with renewal options, require delivery within 7 to 30 days of order, and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder or best-value vendor. Prior-period spend indicators include $1.5 million for Texas HHS El Paso State Supported Living Center (September 2025–August 2026) and $13.75 per case for Oregon canned tomatoes (February 2026).