All SAMW articles
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NewsSAMW highlights livestock chain pressures in Scotland
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers annual conference has concluded that the future success of Scotland’s meat processing sector is vital to maintaining benefits generated by the country’s livestock chain.
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NewsSAMW says FSS “should not be judge and jury” of OV charging decisions
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers will meet with the chief executive of Food Standards Scotland in September to discuss a dispute over an increase in meat inspection charges.
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NewsSAMW calls for Government support of red meat supply chain
According to the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers, Scotland’s red meat sector is looking forward to working with Scottish Government to support food policy and economic growth across the sector.
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NewsScottish red meat costs face hyper-inflationary hike, SAMW warns
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers has warned that increases to meat inspection charges from Food Standards Scotland will “threaten the viability” of meat processors.
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NewsRed meat production will be key election issue, says SAMW
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers has said that the future of Scottish red meat production will be central to the political debate as voters choose the next Scottish Government in 2026.
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NewsFSS report urges Scottish children to eat less meat
A new report from Food Standards Scotland claimed that reducing meat and dairy consumption “can help meet the Scottish Dietary Goals and climate targets”, while stating that it may worsen existing nutrient insufficiencies.
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NewsSAMW urges Government to back ‘Grow Baby Grow’ agenda
Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers has called on Government leaders to back the red meat industry’s ‘Grow Baby Grow’ agenda.
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NewsMeat industry urges Government to rethink bluetongue restrictions
The four red meat industry bodies have written to the chief veterinary officer for England, Scotland and Wales, raising concerns regarding the negative impact of the 1st of July bluetongue restrictions.
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NewsScottish beef industry in “serious decline”, finds SAMW
SAMW has stated that the decline of Scotland’s beef industry has been “exacerbated by Government policy inaction”.
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NewsRisk of red meat supply gaps in 2025
The prospect of gaps appearing in the red meat sections of UK supermarkets this year is a real possibility, warns the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).
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News"Future of red meat in Scotland will depend on industry collaboration" - SAMW
The president of SAMW has said that the future strength and profitability of Scottish red meat production will depend on securing collaboration between industry, Government and regulators.
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NewsObituary: Neil Stoddart
SAMW has announced with great sadness the death of Neil Stoddart OBE, former SAMW president and leading figure across many farming organisations.
