Angus helps beef up bid to boost burgers

From: The Scotsman | Date: November 22, 2006| Author: SHAN ROSS | Copyright information

ONE of Scotland's most prestigious cattle breeds is being used to boost flagging burger sales in Britain, as consumers demand more information about the provenance of their food.

"The Angus", being launched by Burger King, the fast-food giant, is sourced from cattle in Britain and Ireland. The burger is the only one from a fast-food restaurant to be certified by the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society.

However, nutritionists, advertising specialists and the NFU said that the words "A...

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