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 (Commodity) covers fresh onion procurement by state and local food service operations — primarily school districts, county parks departments, and healthcare coalitions sourcing produce for meal programs, concessions, and institutional kitchens. The actual solicitations show that state and local buyers under this code are purchasing fresh produce items as components of broader food-service contracts rather than as standalone commodity buys; onions appear as line items within institutional food procurement spanning meats, dairy, vegetables, fruits, and grains for USDA-regulated meal programs and public-facility food operations. Issuing bodies include county boards of education, county parks and recreation divisions, state procurement offices, and healthcare coalitions.

Recent activity centers on school district food bids and county/state institutional food procurement. The Early County Board of Education posted an IFB on May 11, 2026 (due June 8, 2026) for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program across three schools, emphasizing domestic sourcing and whole-grain compliance. The State of Georgia issued an ITB on May 15, 2026 (due June 22, 2026) for food, supplies, and other kitchen products with full scope details in the attached solicitation. Marion Health Care Coalition solicited produce proposals on August 7, 2026 (due August 21, 2026) for fresh fruits and vegetables delivery. Collier County Board of County Commissioners posted an ITN on October 8, 2026 (due March 6, 2025) for food services at North Collier Regional Park, including concession operations requiring diverse food and beverage options. Georgia and Florida show the most recent documented activity, with school districts and county parks departments representing the primary local buyer base.