Citrus interest big on PMG

Organic pears maintained the top spot on PMG the week of Nov. 30, but citrus showed strong interest overall, taking six of the top 20 spots.

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Organic pears maintained the top spot on PMG the week of Nov. 30, but citrus showed strong interest overall, taking six of the top 20 spots. Oranges came in at No. 2, lettuce took No. 3, and lemons took the No. 4 spot. Carrots completed the top 5.

The PMG platform connects produce buyers and sellers. Below, find the top 20 searched commodities on PMG during the week of Nov. 30.

Potatoes were No. 6, and avocados took the No. 7 spot. Pummelos came in at No. 8, and eggplant returned to the list at No. 9. Mushrooms rounded out the top 10.

Sweet potatoes took the No. 11 spot, and mandarins came in at No. 12. Apples were No. 13, and cucumbers were No. 14. Mangoes completed the top 15.

Strawberries were No. 16, and broccoli came in at No. 17. Okra was No. 18, and navel oranges took No. 19. Specialty Seville oranges completed the top 20.

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