That was the year that was - April 2005

Asda boost for UK veg sector - 05 Apr
UK vegetable producers have been given a boost thanks to a multi-million pound deal between Asda and Fullers Foods International.

Asda said to be lining up Somerfield bid - 26 Apr
The Financial Times reports that Asda is lining up Somerfield.

Tesco facing growing backlash - 16 Apr
The signs of a backlash against Tesco are starting to grow, following the announcement of the retailer breaking the £2 billion profit barrier.

Tesco under fire in South Africa - 11 Apr
International development agency ActionAid has released a report - Rotten Fruit - criticising conditions of South African women working on Tesco-accredited farms.

Green tomatoes from Sainsbury's - 20 Apr
Sainsbury’s is selling ripened tomatoes with a twist - they are green.