PLU Codes

PLU ( Price Look Up ) codes have been used by supermarkets since 1990 to make check-out and inventory control easier, faster and more accurate.

IFPS  (International Federation for Produce Standards ) is the global organization that assigns PLU codes to produce items.

The PLU number identifies produce items based upon various attributes which can include the commodity, variety, growing methodology (eorganic or GMO), and the size.

The 4- and 5- digit PLU Codes for produce are randomly assigned within a series of numbers within the 3000, 4000, 83000 and 84000 series.  The prefix of '9' would be placed in front of the 4-digit conventionally grown code for organic produce.

The codes are not intended to convey information to consumers. They are simply business tools for accurate price rings at the cash register, inventory control and category management.

Currently, there are over 1,450  PLU codes​ assigned for fresh produces.