UNSPSC 50585110: Non GMO pearl onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO pearl 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 50585110 Non GMO pearl onions is a Commodity code covering fresh produce items — specifically onions and related vegetables — that state and local procurement offices acquire for food service operations. Recent solicitations show that the code captures fresh produce procurement across a diverse mix of issuing bodies: county parks departments managing recreational food concessions, county boards of education supplying school meal programs under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, state agencies, and health care coalitions. The work being solicited involves specification and delivery of fresh vegetables meeting quality and freshness standards, compliance with food-safety regulations and USDA requirements (including Buy American provisions where applicable), and fulfillment of seasonal and volume demands across multiple operational sites.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and broader geographic coverage. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park (response due March 6, 2025), emphasizing diverse menu offerings and local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Early County Board of Education in Georgia posted a line-by-line bid on May 11, 2026 (response due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits, requiring domestic sourcing preferences and USDA compliance. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and other kitchen products bid on May 15, 2026 (response due June 22, 2026). Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for the 2026-2027 contract period. School districts and county parks departments emerge as repeat buyers under this code; all recent opportunities emphasize food-safety compliance, product freshness guarantees, and regular delivery schedules to support operational continuity.