A chocolate-mint herb developed by Israeli exporting giant Agrexco in partnership with Hishtil Nurseries will make its UK market debut in six months.

Bazalel Madmon, herb product manager at Agrexco, said: “The UK has a lot of interest in new products, and this is one of the reasons that Agrexco has invested a lot in herb research and development.

“The chocolate mint variety tastes like After Eights, and as it has a two-tone colour, it would also make a good garnish.”

Other new lines include Basil Magic Mountain, a double-coloured herb, as well as Anis Lucida and Salicornia, which will also be available commercially within six months.