UNSPSC 50585100: Non GMO onions

The type of Non GMO vegetable known as Non GMO 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 50585100 Non GMO onions is a Class code covering fresh produce procurement, including vegetables and fruits sourced to meet food-service quality, safety, and delivery standards. State and local governments buy under this code primarily to supply institutional food services at parks, schools, healthcare facilities, and other operations requiring high-volume fresh produce with compliance to health and food-safety regulations. Issuing bodies include county park and recreation departments, school districts, healthcare coalitions, and state purchasing offices. The recent opportunity mix reflects both standalone produce contracts and produce as a line item within broader food-service bids. County governments and school districts dominate the recent activity, with park concession operations and National School Lunch Program compliance driving much of the solicitation volume.

Recent activity spans multiple states. The State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid (Solicitation PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026), and Early County Board of Education in Georgia released a line-by-line food bid for the 2026-2027 school year (Solicitation PE55045NONST2027000000006, questions due May 29, 2026, bids due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits with domestic sourcing and low-sodium preferences. Collier County Board of County Commissioners in Florida solicited food services for North Collier Regional Park (Solicitation 258360, Invitation to Negotiate, due March 6, 2025) requiring menu variety and food safety compliance across concession and water-park facilities. Marion Health Care Coalition issued a produce proposals solicitation (Solicitation SP0040000017708, due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables with seasonal pricing adjustments. School districts emphasize compliance with USDA nutrition standards and whole-grain specifications; park and healthcare operations prioritize product freshness, variety, and reliable delivery windows.