PLU (Produce Look Up) Labels
Manufacturer: IBC
Product Type: Custom Labels, Labels, Tags, Labels, & Consumables
SKU: IBCPLULABELS
Contact usHigh-Quality PLU Labels for Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, and Produce Traceability
IBC Produce Look-Up (PLU) Labels are designed to help growers, packing houses, produce distributors, and retailers accurately identify fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting branding, inventory management, and product traceability. Manufactured using Health Canada and FDA-approved materials for indirect food contact, our PLU labels deliver outstanding print quality, reliable adhesion, and clean removal for a professional appearance from packing line to point of sale.
Engineered for demanding produce environments, IBC PLU labels withstand constant handling, moisture, refrigeration, and temperature fluctuations without compromising print clarity or adhesion. Whether labeling apples, citrus, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, or other fresh produce, our labels maintain crisp graphics and scannable barcodes, including GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional barcodes, throughout the supply chain.
Available in paper or synthetic materials, IBC PLU labels are offered in a wide range of standard sizes and are compatible with both manual hand applicators and automatic produce labeling equipment, making them suitable for operations of every size.
Key Features
- Health Canada and FDA-approved materials for indirect food contact
- Available in paper and synthetic materials
- Removable food-safe adhesive
- Excellent print quality and vibrant colours
- Moisture and refrigeration resistant
- Designed for fresh fruit and vegetables
- Compatible with hand label applicators
- Compatible with automatic produce label applicators
- Available in a variety of standard sizes
- Custom printing available
- Crisp barcode and PLU code printing
Benefits
Showcase Your Brand
High-quality printing produces vibrant colours, sharp graphics, and professional branding that helps your products stand out at retail while reinforcing consumer confidence.
Built for Fresh Produce
Designed to perform in refrigerated storage, washdown environments, and high-humidity packing facilities, IBC PLU labels remain securely attached while maintaining excellent print quality.
Support Traceability
Add PLU numbers, barcodes, lot codes, and other variable information to improve product identification and support farm-to-retail traceability initiatives.
Clean Removal
Our removable adhesive is specifically formulated for direct application to fresh produce, allowing labels to peel away cleanly without damaging the product.
Applications
IBC Produce Look-Up Labels are ideal for:
- Apples
- Cherries
- Pears
- Peaches
- Citrus
- Grapes
- Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Peppers
- Avocados
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Fresh herbs
- Specialty produce
- Organic produce
Material Options
Paper PLU Labels
An economical solution offering excellent print quality for everyday produce labeling applications.
Benefits:
- Cost-effective
- Bright print quality
- Excellent barcode readability
- Food-safe removable adhesive
Synthetic PLU Labels
Designed for demanding environments where additional durability and moisture resistance are required.
Benefits:
- Tear resistant
- Moisture resistant
- Improved durability
- Excellent refrigeration performance
- Long-lasting adhesion
Compatible Labeling Equipment
IBC PLU labels are compatible with a wide range of labeling systems, including:
- Hand-held produce label applicators
- Semi-automatic label applicators
- Automatic produce labeling machines
- High-speed packing line labeling systems
IBC also supplies complete produce labeling solutions, including printers, applicators, barcode scanners, mobile computers, and traceability software.
Why Choose IBC Produce PLU Labels?
For more than 30 years, IBC has helped fresh fruit and vegetable producers improve identification, traceability, and packaging efficiency through complete labeling and automation solutions. Our expertise extends beyond labels to include barcode printing, mobile data capture, printer applicators, vision inspection, and end-to-end traceability systems that help producers meet retailer, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
Whether you’re labeling a few thousand pieces of produce each day or operating a high-volume packing facility, IBC provides the products, equipment, and expertise to support your operation today and as it grows.