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Tomatoes have always been a popular and easy option for snacking. In the category of snack tomatoes, baby plum tomatoes in a shaker or tub are increasing in popularity.
Green asparagus is the tanned brother of white asparagus, but unlike its pale relation it is available all year round.
In our opinion, at this time of year consumers are looking for three things when they are shopping for Christmas herbs: freshness, appearance and shelf-life. These are the most important parameters by which herbs are being judged by purchasers.
Apples and pears are often spoken of in the same breath, mainly due to their traditional orchard roots and both being harvested during the autumn.
Christmas is very traditional when it comes to pot plants, with consumers continuing to buy the same plants each year. Mainly purchased for home decoration and to give that lovely Christmas feel and smell, it's no wonder this tradition lives on.
In terms of turnover, bananas are one of the most important products sold in stores. Yet, interestingly, its commercial success in Europe and the US depends only on one variety: Cavendish.