That was the year that was - December 2005

Bond: Sainsbury's poised to reclaim No.2 spot - 12 Dec
Asda chief executive Andy Bond has warned that the chain’s position as the UK’s number two supermarket is under sever threat from Sainsbury’s.

Certain fruits may prevent prostate cancer - 13 Dec
A University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health research team has found a chemical compound common in fruits that proved promising in preventing prostate cancer.

Tesco beefs up apple offer - 05 Dec
Tesco has stepped up its support for English apples this month but Asda is lagging far behind.

Cauliflower supply plummets - 03 Dec
Cauliflower production is down by about 80 per cent, one of the UK’s largest growers has warned.

Horticulture in the eye of the storm - 02 Dec
As Canary Islanders count the cost of tropical storm Delta this week, UK farming bosses issued their own report on the threats and opportunities of climate change calling for urgent action.