UNSPSC 50605210: Frozen Non GMO pearl onions

The variety of Non GMO onions known as Non GMO pearl onions that have been frozen for preservation. 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 50605210 Frozen Non-GMO Pearl Onions is a Commodity code that captures frozen specialty vegetable products procured primarily through school nutrition programs and state food service operations. Recent state and local solicitations show that frozen pearl onions are sourced as line-item ingredients within broader food procurement efforts rather than as standalone orders; they appear as single-line items within grocery or produce bids that encompass hundreds of products across vegetables, fruits, proteins, dairy, and pantry staples. The issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and state departments of education, with early-stage demand signals from grocery aggregation bids at independent school districts and regional school systems. School districts dominate the market because National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program reimbursement structures drive centralized food procurement, and frozen vegetables with non-GMO certification align with district nutrition standards emphasizing whole grains, low sodium, and minimal additives.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Missouri, with secondary solicitation volume in Texas. Representative opportunities include the Douglas County School System's RFP SN26-004 (due March 4, 2026) for fresh produce and eggs serving 30 school districts across Georgia, the Rockwood R-VI School District's bid for grocery items (due April 29, 2026) encompassing 900+ line items including vegetables and prepared items across St. Louis County, Missouri, and the City Schools of Decatur's IFB for frozen foods and grocery items (due May 15, 2026) requiring HACCP compliance and adherence to whole-grain and low-sodium specifications. The Early County Board of Education (due June 8, 2026) and Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (due April 23, 2026) issued line-item produce procurement through school nutrition programs, while Dallas Independent School District's RFP (due April 2, 2026) for various food products serving the Maria Luna Warehouse reflected broader district consolidation strategies. Frozen vegetables, including specialty items like pearl onions, typically bid at net cost plus fixed markup, with pricing tied to USDA Atlanta Terminal Wholesale Market Report benchmarks or Urner Barry commodity indices; vendors must maintain five or more years of public school experience, $1 million general liability insurance, HACCP plans, and food-recall procedures.