UNSPSC 50626757: Non GMO showcase corn purees

The variety of Non GMO corn known as Non GMO showcase 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 50626757 Non GMO showcase corn purees, a Commodity code, does not reflect the scope of work actually being solicited by state and local governments under this designation. Recent opportunities posted under the code cover broad institutional food procurement — shelf-stable and prepared foods, frozen proteins, fresh produce, dairy, and food service consumables — for state health and human services facilities, correctional institutions, school districts, and county senior services programs. The solicitations span canned vegetables, proteins, grains, condiments, bakery items, and accompanying disposables such as containers, napkins, and trays. Issuing bodies include state health and human services commissions in Texas, Oregon state corrections, Georgia state agencies, and county and school district nutrition programs, with repeat activity from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission across multiple state supported living centers and from Georgia school districts.

Recent procurement activity clusters in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has posted multiple IFBs for consumables at Lufkin and El Paso State Supported Living Centers (most recent due October 23, 2026, and July 13, 2026 respectively), the second with prior-period historical value of $1.5 million and three-year potential value of $4.5 million. Georgia school districts including Ben Hill County Schools and Burke County Public Schools have solicited comprehensive food and nutrition bids with response deadlines in June 2026, and Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners posted an informal written quote for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable products due October 19, 2026. Oregon Department of Corrections requested bids for 7,616 cases of canned tomatoes due June 19, 2026, with a prior comparable purchase at $13.75 per case, and Illinois State solicited quarterly food supply fulfillment due June 26, 2026. The code shows activity but does not demonstrate meaningful use for non-GMO corn purees specifically; state and local agencies tag their general food procurement here rather than sourcing specialty produce items as the code name suggests.