P165 CEEFA( 165 Sun 19 Dec 14:48/13 ] 1/4 from the Fresh Fruit and from Vegetable Information Bureau Dec 15 A lot of vegetables are cheaper now than this time last year. Best buys are Brussels sprouts, ca""age, carrots, swedes, turnips, potaotes, leeks and onions. Globe artichokes are also very cheap. Celery, cucumber, lettuce and tomatoes are slightly dearer - most salad prices are likely to rise because of seasonal demand. . Chestnuts are very good value at 45-70p a pound, soft shell almonds are 55-60p and brazil nuts are good quality at 55-74p a pound.P165 CEEFAX 165 Sun 19 Dec 14:41/07 ] 2/4 from December 15 Prices in pence per l" (unless stated) * denotes a best buy Artichokes (globe each) 35-50 * Asparagus 150-250 Aubergines 70-90 Beans (French) 75-95 (Bobbi) 50-70 Brussjl sprouts 12-15 * Cabbage (white) 8-18 * (Janubry King) 10-12 * (Savoy* 8-14 * Carrots (English) 8-12 * C!uliflowers, each 45-70 Chillier ({lb) 55-40 Courgettes 65-80 Calabresj 70-90 ] more in a moment P165 CEEFAX 165 Sun 19 Dec 14:42/44 3/4 from December 15 Prices in pence per lb (unless stated) * denotes a best buy Garlic (two) 30-35 Leeks 18-30 * Mushrooms flat (\ lb) 35-45 Okra ({ lb) 25-35 Onions (English) 8-14 * Pickling Onions 10-14 * Parsnips 12-18 * Peppers (green) 40-56 (red) 80-100 Potatoes (English) 8-10 * Potatoes (Cyprus) 18-20 Spinach (English) 24-28 Swede 8-10 * Sweet potato 25-35 Turnips 8-12 *P165 CEEFAX 165 Sun 19 Dec 14:43/08 4/4 from December 15 Prices in pence per lb (unless stated) * denotes a best buy SALADS Beetroot (raw) 8-18 (cooked) 18-26 Celery (a head) 30-40 Chinjsj Leaves 20-30 * Cucumber (each) 45-65 Lettuce (Iceberg) 80-100 (round) 18-26 Parsley (per bunch) 25-40 Radishes (4oz* 18-26 Salad Cress (carton) 1O-15 Spring Onions (bunch) 20-30 Tomatoes (Spanish) 40-50 Watercress (bunch) 2O-24 Food Index 161