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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Non-compostable PLU stickers hinders the organics recycling process and diminishes the quality of the resulting compost. Credit: Zety Akhzar/Shutterstock. Fresh-produce industry representatives and ...

And what’s it there for, anyway? A registered dietitian weighs in. When stocking up on apples, bananas, and avocados at the grocery store, you’ve likely noticed that many fruits and vegetables come ...