UNSPSC 50585103: Non GMO boiling onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO boiling 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 50585103 Non GMO boiling onions is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure fresh produce — specifically vegetables including onions — as components of broader food-service and institutional meal programs. The recent opportunities show boiling onions and similar fresh produce being solicited as line items within larger food-supply contracts, often bundled with proteins, dairy, grains, and produce alongside non-food supplies. Issuing bodies under this code include county parks departments procuring for concession operations, school districts provisioning National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, state procurement offices aggregating food supplies across agencies, and healthcare provider coalitions sourcing fresh vegetables. The work is essentially passive receipt and acceptance of commodity produce meeting specifications — quality standards, delivery schedules, volume requirements, food-safety compliance, and freshness guarantees — rather than production or transformation.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and at least two additional states. The Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits across three schools, due June 8, 2026, with contract period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The State of Georgia issued an IFB on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products, due June 22, 2026. Collier County (Florida) issued an ITN on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025 due date, requiring diverse food and beverage options; while the ITN focuses on concession operations rather than produce alone, it represents institutional procurement of fresh food at scale. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026, due August 21, 2026, covering the 2026-2027 fiscal period. School districts and state agencies dominate recent solicitation activity, with Early County Schools and Georgia state procurement posting the most recent institutional-scale opportunities.