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Introduction

Mapping store-packed or pre-packed fresh produce to standard PLUs (Price Look-Up codes) ensures more items qualify for eWIC. This helps provide more fresh, nutritious options to families using WIC benefits. For example, a clamshell container of pre-cut mango may not be recognized by the state’s Approved Product List (APL), even though all fresh produce is eWIC-eligible. By mapping this product to the standard PLU for mango, it becomes available for eWIC transactions—supporting both product movement and healthy food access. PLU mapping is especially helpful for:
  • Pre-packed produce in clamshells or bags.
  • Store-packed produce with custom barcodes not found in the APL.

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How to Map a PLU to a Fresh Product

📹 Watch In Action
This example shows how to add an override for precut mango in the Back Office. Precut mango may use a store-specific barcode not in the APL. Mapping it to PLU 4959 (standard for mango) makes it eWIC-eligible.

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Directions

To map a product in the Back Office to a standard PLU: Steps to map a product to a PLU:
  1. Navigate to Product > Product Catalog and locate the item.
  2. Open Product Details.
  3. Check the eWIC tag under Qualified for Federal or State Assistance: ✅ Green checkmark = eligible ❌ Red X = not currently eligible
  4. If marked with a red X, scroll to the WIC Override section.
  5. Enter the standard PLU in the WIC Override PLU field (e.g., 4959 for mango).
  6. Click Save.
✏️ Note -  - After saving, there will still be a red ❌ next to eWIC in the product details page, but as long as the item’s PLU is in the WIC override field, then the item will be eligible for eWIC.

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Tips for PLU Mapping

  • Standard PLUs are universally recognized and often match bulk produce versions.
  • PLUs can be confirmed through suppliers or standard PLU directories.
  • PLU mapping is not required for eWIC launch but helps increase the number of fresh products available for WIC participants.