Question 1

What are PLU labels?

Accepted Answer

PLU labels (Price Look-Up labels) are small adhesive stickers applied to fresh fruits and vegetables. They display a 4 or 5-digit code that identifies the produce at retail checkout, helping cashiers and self-checkout systems price items correctly.

Question 2

How fast can you produce custom PLU labels?

Accepted Answer

Standard custom PLU label orders ship within 7 business days after design approval. Rush production is available in as little as 48 hours depending on specs and capacity. Design proofs are delivered within 24 hours.

Question 3

Are your PLU labels FDA compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All our PLU labels use FDA-approved direct food contact adhesive that is safe for application directly to fresh fruit and vegetable skin. This is the same standard required by major grocery retailers nationwide.

Question 4

Do you help with GS1/GTIN barcode registration?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We provide full end-to-end GS1/GTIN barcode support including company prefix registration, barcode number creation, DataBar uploading, and printing the barcode on your custom PLU labels.

Question 5

What is the minimum order for custom PLU labels?

Accepted Answer

We accommodate orders of all sizes — from small farm runs to bulk orders of 10 million labels or more. Contact us for pricing based on your specific volume and label specifications.

Question 6

Where are your labels manufactured?

Accepted Answer

All labels are manufactured in-house at our facility in Bradenton, Florida. We have additional production facilities in Kentucky and Wisconsin for fast nationwide distribution. No outsourcing or overseas production.

Question 7

What types of labels do you manufacture?

Accepted Answer

We manufacture custom PLU labels, fruit stickers, produce labels, RFID labels, food & beverage packaging labels, barcode labels, nutrition labels, allergen labels, and custom product labels for any industry. We also sell the PLU-1000 automatic label applicator.

Question 8

Do you sell label applicators?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We sell the PLU-1000 automatic electric handheld label applicator, which applies up to 60 labels per minute. It's battery-powered, portable, and designed specifically for fresh produce. We also supply the label rolls it runs on.

Frequently Asked Questions

PLU Labels & Stickers

What are PLU labels?

What is the difference between a PLU label and a barcode label?

Can I customize my PLU labels with my logo and brand colors?

What sizes do PLU labels come in?

Are PLU labels required by law?

What is the minimum order quantity?

FDA Compliance & Safety

Are your PLU labels FDA compliant?

Are PLU labels safe if accidentally consumed?

Will the adhesive damage delicate produce?

Are your labels moisture-resistant?

Ordering & Turnaround

How fast can you produce custom PLU labels?

Do you help with GS1/GTIN barcode registration?

How much do custom PLU labels cost?

Do you ship nationwide?

How do I get started with an order?

PLU-1000 Label Applicator

What is the PLU-1000?

Will the PLU-1000 bruise or damage my produce?

How long does the PLU-1000 battery last?

What label sizes does the PLU-1000 accept?

What warranty does the PLU-1000 come with?

Manufacturing & Company

Where are your labels manufactured?

What types of labels do you manufacture?

What is your production capacity?

How do I contact you?

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