UNSPSC 50585111: Non GMO red baron onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO red baron 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 50585111 Non GMO red baron onions is a Commodity code covering specialty produce items procured by state and local food-service operations, including school districts, county parks and recreation departments, health care coalitions, and state agencies. The code captures fresh produce procurement for institutional food service — school meal programs, park concessions, health care facility meal service, and similar operations that require regular supply of fresh vegetables meeting specific quality, safety, and sourcing standards. Recent opportunities show demand for produce meeting USDA nutritional standards, domestic-sourcing preferences, food-safety compliance including HACCP plans and documented freshness guarantees, and competitive wholesale pricing with transparent cost structures.

Activity is concentrated among school districts and county governments in the Southeast, with recent solicitations from Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Marion Health Care Coalition (Florida), and Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida). Early County Schools posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 for line-by-line food bids covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026; the district emphasizes domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and products without added sugars or artificial additives. Collier County issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park with a March 6, 2025 due date, requiring diverse, high-quality food and beverage options across multiple venues with a local-vendor preference worth 10 evaluation points. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period, specifying fresh fruits and vegetables meeting quality standards and delivery timelines. The State of Georgia posted an IFB on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with a June 22, 2026 response date.