UNSPSC 50585115: Non GMO sturon onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO sturon 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 50585115 Non GMO Sturon onions is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure fresh produce, including onions and other commodity vegetables, through school nutrition programs, institutional food service operations, and agency cafeteria supply chains. Recent solicitations show school districts dominating this market—they solicit produce through RFPs, IFBs, and ITBs to support National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program operations as well as the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). Vendors must meet food safety compliance including HACCP plans, product traceability, recall procedures, Buy American Act domestic-sourcing requirements, and often USDA Specialty Crops Terminal Market pricing benchmarks. Specifications frequently emphasize fresh-pack produce in commercial quantities, temperature-controlled delivery to school loading docks or central warehouses during specific operating windows (typically 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday), and quality standards such as minimum shelf life requirements (5 to 14 days from delivery), USDA whole-grain and enriched-tier bread specifications where applicable, and preference for products without artificial additives.

Recent procurement activity spans Georgia, Texas, Florida, and Missouri. The State of Georgia issued IFB #4 2027-2026 for fresh produce with a May 27, 2026 response date; Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas) posted RFP 2026-048 for fresh produce on April 14, 2026 with a May 7, 2026 deadline, requiring USDA Child Nutrition Reimbursable-compliant items and emphasizing Texas-grown produce through a "Harvest of the Month" program; and Hillsborough County Public Schools (Tampa, Florida) solicited specialty fresh fruits and vegetables for the FFVP on April 13, 2026 with a March 11, 2026 deadline and an estimated annual budget of $600,000. School districts also dominate the issuing-body mix, with activity from Early County Board of Education (Georgia), Bulloch County School District (Georgia), Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri), Liberty County Board of Education (Georgia), Muscogee County School District (Georgia), Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (Georgia), Glynn County Board of Education (Georgia), McAllen Independent School District (Texas), Austin Independent School District (Texas), and Douglas County School System (Georgia operating through the GEC Buying Cooperative). The code shows substantial recent activity concentrated in Georgia and Texas school districts, with secondary opportunities in Missouri and Florida; pricing typically anchors to USDA market indices, contracts run July 1 through June 30, and awards favor responsive, responsible bidders meeting domestic-sourcing and food-safety thresholds over price alone.