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PLU Code Lookup

Search IFPS produce PLU codes by number or commodity name with organic code conversion and category filters.

PLU Code Lookup

Look up any of the roughly 1,400 IFPS (International Federation for Produce Standards) PLU codes by typing a code number or commodity name. Filter by category, see organic equivalents (prefix 9 + conventional code), and preview the standard oval produce sticker format. Useful for POS setup, checkout training, receiving verification, and produce department operations. Runs entirely in your browser — no data is sent anywhere.
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What Are PLU Codes?

Price Look-Up (PLU) codes are 4- or 5-digit numbers assigned by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) to identify bulk produce items at the point of sale. A cashier keys in 4011 for bananas, 4065 for green bell peppers, 4131 for small Fuji apples. The system has been in use since 1990 and covers roughly 1,400 items across fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, and dried fruits.

Conventional vs. Organic PLU Codes

Organic produce uses a 5-digit code formed by prefixing “9” to the conventional 4-digit code. Organic bananas are 94011 instead of 4011. This prefix system lets POS systems distinguish organic from conventional at checkout without requiring separate item records for every commodity. The prefix “8” was formerly reserved for genetically modified produce but was retired in 2015 and is no longer assigned.

PLU Codes in POS Systems

Setting up PLU codes correctly in a POS system involves mapping each code to a price, department, tax status, and scale integration. I build POS integrations and item-file management solutions for grocery operations. See grocery and retail services or explore integration services. Also see the Barcode Explorer for UPC/EAN barcode generation and scanning and the SIL File Explorer for legacy grocery data interchange.

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