All Scotland articles
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NewsSimon Howie to close its doors in Auchterarder
Scottish butchery business Simon Howie has confirmed it will close its Auchterarder butcher shop after 34 years of trading.
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NewsUK trade bodies set to promote Love Lamb Week
Love Lamb Week will take place from 1st-7th September 2026, with the nation’s red meat trade bodies joining together to celebrate UK lamb production.
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NewsRed meat report spotlights importance of Scottish beef, lamb and pork
The latest Red Meat Industry Profile from Quality Meat Scotland has found that farming, processing and the associated supply chains combined were worth more than £4.2 billion of output and £1.3 billion of GVA in 2025.
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NewsQMS observes “modest but meaningful” improvement in Scotland’s cattle
Quality Meat Scotland has reported that a slowdown in the rate of herd decline provides a “slightly more encouraging” signal for future suppliers than has been the case in recent years.
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NewsInterest in Scottish lamb eases after strong spring
According to Quality Meat Scotland, the Scottish lamb market has entered its seasonal summer softening period after an “exceptionally strong” spring.
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NewsNFU Scotland warns pig support package “unlikely to go far enough”
The Scottish Government’s decision to provide a £2 million emergency financial support package for independent pig producers has been welcomed by the National Farmers’ Union Scotland, but it says financial pressures will remain.
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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.
