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Introduction

Grocery stores that use Vori’s POS can ring up fresh produce and bulk items using standardized Price Look-Up (PLU) codes. These 4- or 5-digit codes are widely used in the grocery industry and help ensure consistent product identification at checkout. This article includes a downloadable PLU cheat sheet that your cashiers can reference during transactions. You can print the sheet and keep it at the register or post it in a backroom area.

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What are PLU codes?

PLUs (Price Look-Up codes) are used to identify produce and bulk items without barcodes. They are usually:
  • 4-digit codes for conventionally grown items (e.g., bananas = 4011)
  • 5-digit codes beginning with 9 for organically grown items (e.g., organic bananas = 94011)
PLUs are set by the International Federation for Produce Standards (IFPS) and recognized by most grocery wholesalers and POS systems.

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Download the cheat sheet

👉 Download: Standard Produce PLU Cheat Sheet (PDF) (You can print this out for your registers or use it to help build product records in the Back Office.)

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What’s included in the cheat sheet

The downloadable PDF includes:
  • Common fruits (e.g., apples, bananas, grapes, oranges)
  • Leafy greens (e.g., romaine, kale, spinach)
  • Root vegetables (e.g., potatoes, onions, carrots)
  • Peppers and tomatoes
  • Organic versions where applicable
  • Seasonal favorites (e.g., pumpkins, corn, watermelon)

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Create Products and PLUs in the Back Office

To make sure PLUs scan correctly at the POS, ensure they’re added to your Product Catalog in the Back Office. Learn more in this article: How to create a product in the Back Office. 💡 Note: If your store uses weight pricing, be sure to also enter the price per pound depending on your store’s pricing setup.