UNSPSC 50585120: Non GMO white storage onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO white storage 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 50585120 Non GMO white storage onions (Commodity) encompasses fresh produce supply to state and local institutional food-service operations, including school districts, healthcare coalitions, county parks and recreation departments, and state procurement vehicles. The code captures the procurement of fresh vegetables—particularly onions and other produce staples—for cafeteria, concession, and meal-program use. State and local buyers under this code source produce through line-by-line food bids (with produce listed among dozens of items), dedicated produce RFQs, and broader food-service solicitations that bundle fresh vegetables with proteins, dairy, and supplies. The issuing bodies range from school districts managing National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs to county parks departments running concession operations and healthcare coalitions supporting institutional food service.

Recent activity shows school districts and county procurement offices as the primary buyers. Early County Board of Education issued a line-by-line food bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 8, 2026) covering 300+ food items including vegetables and fruits; Collier County Board of County Commissioners solicited food-service proposals (Solicitation 258360, ITN, due March 6, 2025) for North Collier Regional Park concessions; Marion Health Care Coalition (SP0040000017708, due August 21, 2026) requested produce proposals covering fresh fruits and vegetables; and the State of Georgia issued a food, supplies, and kitchen products bid (PE55645NONST2026000000009, due June 22, 2026). Georgia and Florida show recent posting activity; the source does not support sufficient geographic density to characterize spread beyond these states. School-lunch procurement, particularly in Georgia, appears to favor domestic sourcing, whole-grain options, and low-sodium formulations, with produce delivery requirements (temperature control, stock rotation, shelf-life minimums) common in district specifications.