What the Stickers on Fruits and Vegetables Mean. The small sticker on the fruit and other whole produce is called Price Look-Up (PLU) codes. “These PLU stickers contain barcodes that identify ...

However, using the same codes is not mandated by law, so please note it may not be the exact same code at every store every time. To date, there are 1500 PLU codes in use, the IFPS explained.

Today, over 1500 PLU codes are used, from Alkmene Apples (3000) to Large Yellow Mango (4961). Another critical function of PLU codes is setting conventional produce apart from organic produce.

Golden delicious apples are labeled with a 4021 PLU. Ever wonder why a pear or bell pepper has an individual sticker? If you assumed the sole purpose is for the price scanner at the grocery store ...

Fast Facts: Produce Stickers 101. PLU codes help consumers and retailers better understand the products they are choosing. Here's what you need to know about them. Is it four or five digits?

Most shoppers are familiar with PLU code stickers on fresh produce, commonly removed prior to the consumption of portable fruits like apples and bananas. Rumors claiming that fruit stickers are ...

PLU stickers, which stands for “Price Look Up,” serve an important function in grocery stores: telling the clerk how much to charge for that item. In the United States, ...

If your PLU contains 5 digits, you’re in luck! Check out the first number of the code. A PLU beginning with 0 is a sign that the food was conventionally grown, while a 9 indicates that it’s ...

This story was originally published on March 12. Most people don't pay much attention to the little stickers on fruits and vegetables, but for Calgary's waste and recycling program, they can be a ...