Understanding Produce Numbers

Have you ever noticed the produce numbers on your fruits and vegetables when you are grocery shopping?? By having a little knowledge about these nifty little numbers will help you find the right produce for your nutrition needs.

  • Conventionally grown: Four digit plu number.
  • Genetically Modified Organism (GMO): Five digit plu number that starts with an 8 signifies a genetically modified organism.
  • Organic: Five digit plu number that starts with a 9 signifies an organic product. (See Picture.)
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