All Scotland articles
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NewsNon-EU beef imports “surged” over summer, said QMS
An assessment of red meat prices by Quality Meat Scotland has found that prices remained “strong despite mixed market conditions”.
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NewsQMS highlights importance of iron in the diet
Research commissioned by Quality Meat Scotland has found that almost half of Scottish women are ‘not confident’ or ‘unsure’ whether their diet provides enough iron to support their energy levels and overall good health in daily life.
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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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NewsScottish red meat exports reach £164m
Exports of Scotland’s red meat and offal reached a record £164 million in the year from August 2024 to July 2025, according to the latest Quality Meat Scotland annual export survey.
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NewsNFU Scotland spotlights Scottish producers at Labour Party Conference
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has met with more than 20 MPs and MSPs to spotlight the priorities of Scotland’s farmers at the Labour Party Conference.
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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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NewsQMS launches 2025/26 Meat Voucher Scheme for schools
Quality Meat Scotland has announced the return of its Meat Voucher Scheme for the new academic year, offering schools the chance to apply for up to £180 worth of vouchers to spend with their local butcher.
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NewsRed Meat Snapshot finds a lower US dollar could affect meat exports
QMS has released its Summer 2025 Red Meat Snapshot, as US tariffs introduce “complexity” to global trade.
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News‘Meat the Market’ workshops to advise producers on buyer expectations
Beef and sheep producers are being encouraged by QMS to take part in its Meat the Market workshops, which aims to help producers improve carcase quality, meet market specifications and maximise returns.
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NewsQMS highlights resilience of Scotland’s red meat sector in new report
QMS has underlined the socio-economic importance of Scotland’s red meat sector with the release of its latest Red Meat Industry Profile.
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NewsButchers featured on BBC’s ‘Our Lives - Haggis Hunters’
Four butcher shops have been spotlighted on BBC’s ‘Our Lives - Haggis Hunters’, which is available to watch on iPlayer.
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NewsNFDT launches new Level 5 meat processing qualification
National Food & Drink Training, the training arm of Scottish Bakers, has launched a new SCQF Level 5 qualification in Meat & Poultry Processing.
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NewsQMS campaign to champion Scotch labels
Quality Meat Scotland will aim to grow public understanding of what the blue Scotch label stands for in its summer advertising campaign.
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NewsCheap imports “undermine public trust”, says NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland has voiced concern following reports that imported chicken and beef are increasingly appearing on the shelves of UK supermarkets including Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury’s.
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NewsQMS identifies “creepage of imports” as it backs local red meat
QMS and the SRMRG highlighted the support for the Scottish red meat industry at the 2025 Royal Highland Show.
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NewsScotland First Minister considers Climate Change Committee recommendations on livestock numbers
Industry has responded to a Climate Change Committee report that details plans to reduce livestock numbers by 28% by 2035.
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NewsScottish consumers would pay more for local meat, finds QMS
Research conducted on behalf of QMS has revealed that 90% of Scottish red meat consumers would prefer to buy meat sourced from Scotland, even if red meat imports were 30% cheaper.
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NewsRed meat market prices up but retail “remains firm”
QMS data found that market prices for beef, sheep and pigs have stayed “well above” the five-year average.
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NewsButcher wins gold twice for his Scotch pies and haggis
Nigel Ovens, owner of McCaskie’s butchers, took home gold for his haggis at the SCB Trade Fair. On the same weekend, he won first prize at Scottish Bakers’ 2025 World Championship Scotch Pie Awards.
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NewsQMS encourages beef producers to purchase more cattle
Data from QMS has found that by 2030 the UK would need to produce an extra 278,000 tonnes of beef to achieve full self-sufficiency.
