UNSPSC 50582201: Non GMO beltsville bunching onions

The variety of Non GMO bunching onions known as Non GMO beltsville bunching onions. 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 50582201 Non GMO beltsville bunching onions is a Commodity code covering fresh produce, specifically non-GMO bunching onions, procured by state and local governments for food service operations. State and local issuing bodies acquire this product through school districts, county parks and recreation departments, healthcare coalitions, and state procurement offices for use in cafeterias, concession facilities, institutional food service, and regional meal programs. The scope of work involves the supply and delivery of fresh vegetables meeting food-safety standards, quality specifications, and seasonal availability requirements, often as part of broader produce or food-service contracts rather than standalone onion-specific solicitations.

Recent procurement activity shows school districts and county government agencies as the primary buyers. Early County Board of Education solicited line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables, fruits, and produce for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program (due June 8, 2026, IFB). Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for food services at North Collier Regional Park requiring diverse food and beverage options, posted October 8, 2026 with proposals due March 6, 2025. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals from qualified vendors for 2026-2027 (due August 21, 2026, RFQ). The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid with due date June 22, 2026 (IFB). Recent activity clusters in the Southeast (Georgia, Florida, Ohio) with school lunch programs and county parks departments driving demand. Institutional buyers emphasize whole-grain products, low-sodium formulations, domestic sourcing, and compliance with USDA nutrition standards and food-safety regulations; many contracts run annual terms with renewal options and allow other districts to piggyback on identical pricing and terms.