Fruit numbers have a greater purpose than just showing the price. They actually give important details about the product. If you see fruit stickers with a 9 at the beginning of the five-digit number, it means the fruit was grown organically.If the fruit’s label starts with the number 8, it means the product has been genetically modified. GMO foods are a topic of debate as some people believe they can cause allergies. This technology is commonly used in agriculture to make crops more resistant to pests and diseases, increase tolerance to herbicides, or improve their nutritional value.If the 4-digit code begins with 3 or 4, it means that the food is not organic. It is most likely grown using conventional methods. Conventionally grown food is fertilized using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, unlike organic produce which uses organic matter and natural methods to control weeds.