What began as a marketing flourish in the early 20th century has become a quiet backbone of modern grocery retail. Produce stickers are more than just labels—they're crucial for ensuring consistency ...

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 ...

View Pictures via Getty Images Ever wonder why a pear or bell pepper has an individual sticker? If you assumed the sole purpose is for the price scanner at the grocery store checkout, you’d be wrong.

12:15, Sat, Dec 6, 2025 Updated: 12:20, Sat, Dec 6, 2025 During your weekly food shop, you may have noticed stickers on some fruits. But what do some of the stickers on apples mean, and which ones are ...

A clinical nutritionist has issued a warning to shoppers to inspect the stickers on their apples, as the first digit on the price look-up (PLU) code indicates how the fruit was grown. Shoppers should ...