Nearly all the nation (97%) enjoys a picky bits tea at least once each summer, and almost a fifth (19%) consider it a tradition.


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Staples like crisps (44%), sandwiches (41%) and cheese (40%) top the list as the most popular picky bits.


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More than four in five (83%) people see it as an opportunity to get creative with weird and wonderful food combinations, with
almost a third (32%) admitting to pairing fruits and savoury dips.

· In response to the nation’s love for a picky tea, Tesco has launched its biggest ever range of limited-edition Finest nibbles for the summer - including salads, antipasti, dips and even sweet treats.