Next time you're at the store you'll know whether you have a conventionally grown (Ahh), a genetically modified (Yikes!) or an organically grown (Horray!) apple.
Here's some helpful information in understanding exactly what your fruit & veggies are saying to you.
Produce that has a 4 digit PLU Codes:
Range from the 3000s to 4000s mean that the produce is conventionally grown.
Produce that has a 5 digit PLU Codes that start with:
0 - Applies to all non-qualified produce and is generally presented without the leading "zero" digit.
8 - Genetically modified produce (GMO).
9 - Organically grown produce.
PLU Sticker Q & A
Q: Why are there PLU stickers on produce?
A: PLU codes help cashiers accurately identify and price produce. The average person cannot determine whether an apple is a Fuji or a Gala by looking at it. However, these two apples could be sold at different prices. A PLU code tells the store’s database the identity of the item and the cost per weight of each is calculated.
Q: What is a PLU code?
A: PLU stands for price look-up code. PLUs are used on items that are sold loose or bunched, by weight or by each (i.e. an individual apple or bunch of greens). A PLU code contains 4-5 digits total. The PLU is key-entered at point of sale in order to obtain the price.
A: PLU codes help cashiers accurately identify and price produce. The average person cannot determine whether an apple is a Fuji or a Gala by looking at it. However, these two apples could be sold at different prices. A PLU code tells the store’s database the identity of the item and the cost per weight of each is calculated.
Q: What is a PLU code?
A: PLU stands for price look-up code. PLUs are used on items that are sold loose or bunched, by weight or by each (i.e. an individual apple or bunch of greens). A PLU code contains 4-5 digits total. The PLU is key-entered at point of sale in order to obtain the price.
Q: How is organically grown produce coded on a PLU label?
A: The number 9 is added to the front of the regular four digit PLU code. (e.g. an organically grown banana would be 94011.)
Q: How is genetically engineered produce coded on a PLU label?
A: The number 8 is added in front of the regular four digit PLU code. (e.g. a genetically engineered vine ripe tomato would be 84805.)
Q: How do I obtain a list of PLUs?
A: A complete list of Global PLUs is available on the Web at www.plucodes.com. More information is available from your Country Organization.
Information obtained from PLUcodes.com: International Federation For Produce Standards PLU Codes User's Guide 2006
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