Cafés face country of origin requirements
Restaurants and cafés in Scotland that put beef on the menu may soon have to tell diners where it came from.
The Scottish Executive is considering legislation to force caterers to label their beef with its country of origin, The Scotsman reported.
Rural Development Minister Ross Finnie said:
"With consumers having an increasing interest in where their food comes from, many are frankly staggered to find out that Aberdeen Angus beef can come from South America."Retailers and wholesalers already provide information on the country of origin. In extending the requirement to the food service sector, consumers who want to eat British will have the information to do so."
