BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos. here plans to accelerate the implementation of POS scanning of small “DataBar” bar codes on loose produce items this fall and early next year at its more than 1,000 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Golden delicious apples are labeled with a 4021 PLU. View Pictures via Getty Images Ever wonder why a pear or bell pepper has an ...

So you've gone to the grocery store, picked up all your produce, and are back home whipping up a tasty meal. As you prep your fruits and vegetables, you find yourself peeling off tiny sticker after ...

Those small stickers on fruits are not random; they carry standardized codes that reveal how the produce is grown and handled. Known as PLU codes, they help retailers manage inventory while also ...

When stocking up on apples, bananas, and avocados at the grocery store, you’ve likely noticed that many fruits and vegetables come with a sticker on their surface. These stickers are also known as PLU ...