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The Complete PLU Label Guide
Everything you need to know about PLU labels and PLU codes — from what they are and who assigns them, to how to get your produce retail-ready with custom labels.
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PLU Labels in 60 Seconds
A PLU label (Price Look-Up label) is a small adhesive sticker applied directly to fresh fruits and vegetables. The 4 or 5-digit PLU code on the sticker tells the checkout system exactly what the item is and how to price it.
PLU codes are assigned by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) — a global organization that manages the universal PLU code system used by retailers worldwide.
Major retailers increasingly require labeled produce for self-checkout systems. Custom PLU labels help growers and packers access retail accounts and build brand recognition at the point of sale.
The PLU Code System
4-digit = conventional
9-prefix = organic
4-digit = conventional
9-prefix = organic
4-digit = conventional
Explore the PLU Guide
Eight in-depth guides covering every aspect of PLU labels and codes — from basics to retail compliance.
What Is a PLU Code?
The difference between a PLU code and a PLU label — and why it matters.
Read Guide →PLU Label Requirements for Retailers
What retailers actually require on a PLU label before they'll accept your produce.
Read Guide →How to Read PLU Codes on Produce
Decode any PLU sticker in seconds — conventional, organic, and specialty codes.
Read Guide →Organic PLU Codes Explained
The 9-prefix system for organic produce — what it means and how to use it.
Read Guide →PLU Code Lookup
Find the correct PLU code for any fruit or vegetable variety.
Read Guide →IFPS PLU Codes: Who Assigns Them & Why
The organization behind PLU codes and how the system works globally.
Read Guide →PLU Labels for Retailers: Complete Guide
Everything grocery stores and supermarkets need to know about PLU labeling.
Read Guide →PLU Labels for Growers: Getting Retail-Ready
How growers and packers use PLU labels to access major retail accounts.
Read Guide →Why Custom PLU Labels?
Retail Access
Major retailers require labeled produce for self-checkout. Custom PLU labels are your ticket to retail shelf space.
Brand Recognition
Your logo on every piece of fruit builds brand recognition at the point of consumption — not just the shelf.
Compliance
Country of origin, organic certification, and GS1 barcodes — all on one label, all compliant.
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