Asda brings Angus south. (Beef).(Brief Article) From: Grocer | Date: June 1, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 William Reed Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The future for the mainstream beef industry in Britain is looking increasingly "black"--much to the delight of the Aberdeen Angus cattle society.

Quality beef from this world famous source is steadily more sought after by the multiples.

Asda has been running a pilot trial in selected stores over the past month, with beef produced by Angus sires out of suckler beef herds.

Ron McHattie, the breed society's chief executive, said: "It's all part of our...