Families set to increase spending on snacks, banquet food and gift packages

A few days prior to the weeklong Spring Festival holiday that starts from Jan 24, Wang Wen has started to prepare for the family gatherings.

Her parents-in-law are expected to join her family of three to spend the holiday with them. Wang, 33, is busy shopping for imported fruits, snacks, and frozen meats to prepare for the Lunar New Year Eve banquet the night of the 24th.

Imported cherries from Chile, apples from the United States, beef and kiwi fruit from New Zealand or Australia are on her shopping list. She is also considering getting more fresh food, candy, wine, beer and flowers to add more fun to the holiday.