UNSPSC 50585808: Non GMO pikant shallots

The variety of Non GMO shallots known as Non GMO pikant 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 50585808 Non GMO pikant shallots is a Commodity code covering fresh produce procurement by state and local entities, grounded in solicitations for fresh vegetables and fruits as operational inputs to food service operations. State and local governments buy fresh produce under this code as inputs to cafeteria and concession food service, institutional meal programs, and park and recreation facility food operations. Issuing bodies include school districts, county governments, regional health-care coalitions, and state procurement offices. The work spans produce sourcing to meet national school lunch and breakfast program requirements, food-service operations at regional parks and recreation facilities, and general institutional produce supply.

Recent activity appears geographically fragmented across Georgia, Florida, and other states. Representative recent opportunities include the Early County Board of Education (early county schools, Georgia) issuing a line-by-line bid for approximately 300 food items including vegetables and fruits to support the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, with bids due June 8, 2026; Marion Health Care Coalition (Marion County, state unspecified) soliciting produce proposals for 2026-2027, due August 21, 2026; Collier County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) issuing an Invitation to Negotiate for food services at North Collier Regional Park requiring diverse food and beverage options including produce, due March 6, 2025; and the State of Georgia requesting bids on food supplies and other kitchen products, due June 22, 2026. School districts and county procurement offices dominate the issuing-body mix, with emphasis on USDA program compliance, domestic sourcing, whole-grain and low-sodium product preferences, and temperature-controlled delivery.