British asparagus back in supermarkets after criticism over imports

Unseasonably cold weather had slowed UK season, but sunny spell has helped crop grow like stink'

Shoppers angered by discovering imported asparagus on supermarket shelves during the short British season for the vegetable are expected to receive a fillip after a sudden burst of sunshine helped the domestic crop.

Supermarket shoppers had complained after finding asparagus grown in mainland Europe and the Americas on sale during the peak" British season.