It’s summertime in the PMG top 20

The PMG top 20 was stacked with summertime favorites in mid-June, with berries taking three of the top five spots.

PMG top 20 June 17
PMG top 20 June 17
(Graphic by Amelia Freidline)

The PMG top 20 was stacked with summertime favorites in mid-June, with berries taking three of the top five spots. Blackberries came in at No. 1, with cucumbers at No. 2 and blueberries at No. 3. Lemons took No. 4, and strawberries completed the top 5.

The PMG platform connects produce buyers and sellers. Below, find the top 20 searched commodities on PMG June 17-23.

Okra joined the list at No. 6, while watermelon took No. 7. Beans appeared at No. 8, and specialty manzano bananas came back at No. 9. Cherries took the No. 10 spot.

Mangoes came in at No. 11, and peaches took No. 12. Specialty crenshaw melons made an appearance at No. 13, and beets were No. 14. Peas completed the top 15.

Haitian mangoes were No. 16, and oranges reappeared at No. 17. Dragon fruit took the No. 18 slot, and cabbage was No. 19. Lettuce completed the top 20.

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