UNSPSC 50585112: Non GMO red onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO red 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 50585112 Non GMO red onions is a Commodity code capturing fresh produce supply to state and local entities — school districts, county parks, health care coalitions, and state food service operations. State and local governments buy this code primarily as part of broader food service procurement for schools, parks, recreational facilities, and institutional food service operations. The work ranges from single-commodity produce supply through comprehensive food-service contracts where non-GMO red onions are one line item among dozens of fresh fruits and vegetables. Issuing bodies span school districts, county park systems, regional health care coalitions, and state procurement offices. The purchasing pattern reflects institutional food service demand driven by school lunch programs, park concessions, and operational food service at health care facilities.

Recent opportunities show concentrated activity in Florida and Georgia. Early County Board of Education (Georgia) posted a line-by-line food bid due June 8, 2026 covering approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with renewal options and Buy American compliance required. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issued an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park and Sun N Fun Water Park due March 6, 2025, seeking a qualified food vendor to provide diverse food and beverage options; the contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options and a local-vendor preference worth 10 points for Collier or Lee County businesses. Marion Health Care Coalition (presumed Florida based on naming convention) solicited produce proposals due August 21, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period covering fresh fruits and vegetables with delivery and quality standards specified. The State of Georgia posted a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid due June 22, 2026 with full scope in the attached solicitation document.