All Scotland articles
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NewsSchool pupils crowned in Global Burger Challenge
Quality Meat Scotland and the Food and Drink Federation Scotland have announced the winners of their Global Burger Challenge.
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NewsYoung Scots apprentice wins Battle of the Butchers title
Talented young Kilwinning butcher David Bicket has secured a nationwide industry title for Scotland in this year’s Battle of the Butchers apprentice category.
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NewsQMS predicts £350m boost for Scottish red meat sector
According to data from Quality Meat Scotland, Scotland’s lamb and beef sectors together could unlock around an additional £350 million by 2032.
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NewsAldi extends Scottish pork partnership for three years
UK discounter Aldi confirmed the extension of its Scottish pork supply for another three years, which has been delivered in partnership with Browns Food Group.
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NewsButchers to showcase Scotch meat on Royal Highland Show stage
Scottish butchers will take to the stage at the Royal Highland Show to highlight the benefits of Scotch meat as part of several live butchery skill demonstrations.
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NewsNPA and NFU Scotland call for foodservice to back British pork
The National Pig Association and the National Farmers’ Union Scotland have called on the UK foodservice sector to use more British pork and provide greater sourcing transparency.
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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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NewsQMS ‘Meating Our Potential’ campaign to showcase sheep sector
Quality Meat Scotland is launching a dedicated sheep focus within the ‘Meating Our Potential’ campaign at Scotsheep 2026 to build on the momentum it created for the beef sector in 2025.
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NewsPrime Scottish Pork branding replaces Specially Selected Pork
Quality Meat Scotland has revealed a new Scottish pork brand, which it said was a “refreshed visual identity” for its Specially Selected Pork brand.
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NewsCattle market “very finely balanced”, finds QMS
Quality Meat Scotland has found that pressure on cattle supply may be easing slightly, but stated that availability during 2026 will “continue to feel restricted”.
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NewsMake It Scotch campaign promotes value of red meat
Quality Meat Scotland has said that its new marketing campaign has “exceeded industry benchmarks” across radio, digital, social and print, reportedly driving thousands of shoppers to seek out quality assured Scotch meat.
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NewsNFU Scotland calls on Government to provide relief to producers
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has warned that conflict in the Middle East may be causing Scottish farmers and crofters to face unsustainable cost pressures.
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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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NewsLamb sees “strong domestic demand”, says QMS
Quality Meat Scotland has reported that Scotland’s lamb sector has entered 2026 with “renewed momentum” after experiencing “early-year softness” to deliver higher prices despite improved throughput.
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NewsQMS brings politicians to Scottish red meat facilities
Quality Meat Scotland has completed a nationwide programme of political engagement in the lead up to the Scottish parliamentary elections in collaboration with the Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group.
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NewsQMS calls for industry to “act as one” to unlock opportunity
More than 250 farmers, processors, auctioneers, retailers and other industry leaders gathered at Murrayfield Stadium for Quality Meat Scotland’s ‘Future Thinking on Red Meat’ conference.
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NewsWCB presents £60,000 to Scottish children’s charity
The Worshipful Company of Butchers has confirmed that Aberlour Children’s Charity will receive funding support totalling £60,000 over the next three years.
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NewsIndustry figures speak at 2026 QMS conference
Quality Meat Scotland announced that Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon spoke at the body’s 2026 conference, as well as other key industry figures.
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NewsOnly 26% of own-brand products in Scotland are Scottish, finds ShelfWatch
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has released its ‘Year In Review: ShelfWatch 2025-26’ results, finding that 54% of beef on sale in Scottish retailers was Scotch Beef.
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NewsDonald Russell enters consultation on proposed closure
Aberdeenshire-based online butcher Donald Russell has proposed the closure of its operations following a “comprehensive review” of its financial position and market conditions.
