UNSPSC 50585118: Non GMO torpedo or red italian onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO torpedo or red italian 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 50585118 Non GMO torpedo or red italian onions is a Commodity code that captures fresh onion procurement by state and local food-service operations, school districts, and health-care food programs. Recent solicitations show the code applies to line-item produce bidding for school lunch programs, regional park concession operations, and health-care facility food service, where onions appear as one component within broader fresh-produce or food-commodity packages. The issuing bodies span county school districts, county parks and recreation divisions, and health-care coalitions; state-level procurement also posts food and kitchen-product solicitations that include fresh produce items by variety and specification.

Geographic activity centers on Georgia and Florida based on recent postings. The Early County Board of Education in Georgia solicited line-by-line bids for approximately 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026; Collier County (Florida) Parks and Recreation issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food services at North Collier Regional Park, due March 6, 2025, requiring vendors to supply diverse food and beverage options across multiple venues; Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce-vendor solicitation due August 21, 2026 for fresh fruits and vegetables including produce deliveries. The State of Georgia posted a broader food-supplies bid due June 22, 2026. School districts and county food-service operations typically procure onions as line items within competitive bids emphasizing domestic sourcing, food-safety compliance, and firm pricing; park concessions and health-care programs source produce through similar competitive mechanisms tied to operational seasons and contractual terms ranging from one to three years with renewal options.