UNSPSC 50585114: Non GMO senshyu semi-globe yellow onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO senshyu semi-globe yellow 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 50585114 Non GMO senshyu semi-globe yellow onions is a Commodity code covering specialized fresh produce varieties supplied to state and local food-service operations. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through school districts, county parks and recreation departments, and health-care coalitions sourcing fresh produce for institutional meal programs, concession operations, and patient care. The recent solicitations show purchasing bodies acquiring onions as line items within broader produce or food-service contracts rather than as standalone commodity buys. Work under the code centers on providing fresh, quality-verified produce meeting food-safety and nutritional standards, with delivery timelines, volume commitments, and compliance with domestic sourcing preferences and USDA specification tiers where applicable.

Recent activity spans Georgia, Florida, and Marion County (Ohio). Early County Board of Education (Georgia) issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 for food and non-food products supporting the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs across three schools, with bids due June 8, 2026, encompassing approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits with emphases on whole-grain, low-sodium, and no-added-sugar formulations. Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) solicited food-service vendors via ITN on October 8, 2026 for operations at North Collier Regional Park and concession facilities, with proposals due March 6, 2025, requiring diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues. Marion Health Care Coalition sought produce proposals on August 7, 2026 for the 2026-2027 contract period, due August 21, 2026, specifying provision and delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables with food-safety compliance and product-freshness guarantees. The State of Georgia posted a broader food, supplies, and kitchen-products solicitation on May 15, 2026 with bids due June 22, 2026, scope details contained in the attached specification document.