UNSPSC 50585804: Non GMO giant yellow improved shallots

The variety of Non GMO shallots known as Non GMO giant yellow improved shallots. 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 50585804 Non GMO giant yellow improved shallots is a Commodity code that frames a narrow produce line, yet recent state and local solicitations tagged under it show broader fresh-produce procurement spanning vegetables, fruits, and mixed food-service items rather than shallots specifically. State and local governments buying under this code include county parks and recreation departments, health-care coalitions, state purchasing offices, and school districts sourcing for child-nutrition programs. The work involves vendor-managed produce supply and delivery to multiple operational sites, with compliance requirements including food-safety standards, HACCP plans, temperature-controlled logistics for perishables, and adherence to domestic-sourcing and nutrition-quality preferences (whole grains, low sodium, no artificial additives). Contracts typically run one to three years with renewal options and include tiered evaluation of cost, vendor qualifications, food-safety compliance, menu variety, and local-business preference when applicable.

Recent activity spans Georgia (state purchasing and Early County Board of Education produce and food-service bids), Florida (Collier County parks concession food services), and multi-site health-care procurement in Marion County. The Early County Board of Education issued an IFB on May 11, 2026 for line-by-line food bids covering 300+ items (meats, poultry, dairy, vegetables, fruits, grains) and non-food supplies across three schools, with responses due June 8, 2026 and Buy American compliance and price-escalation controls tied to USDA or CPI benchmarks. Marion Health Care Coalition posted a produce RFP on August 7, 2026 seeking fresh fruits and vegetables for the 2026-2027 contract period, due August 21, 2026. The State of Georgia issued an IFB on May 15, 2026 for food, supplies, and other kitchen products, due June 22, 2026. Collier County Board of County Commissioners issued an Invitation to Negotiate on October 8, 2026 for food-service concessions at North Collier Regional Park (including Sun N Fun Water Park), with proposals due March 6, 2025, and a 10-point local-vendor preference for businesses meeting Collier or Lee County residency criteria.