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Chili pepper and lime demand grows on Produce Market Guide

Last week on Produce Market Guide searches for limes and chili peppers increase significantly.

By The Packer Staff
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November 12, 2020 11:52 PM
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Last week, leading up to Cinco de Mayo lime and chili pepper content dominated Produce Market Guide searches. The top three commodities searched were watermelon, oranges and avocado. The platform that connects produce buyers and sellers. Below, see the top 20 searched commodities on Produce Market Guide.

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