All Scotland articles
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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.
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NewsQMS campaign aims to drive footfall to butchers
Quality Meat Scotland has launched a marketing campaign designed to support members of the Scotch Butchers Club and encourage consumers to rediscover the benefits of shopping with their local butcher.
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NewsQMS to showcase Scotch Beef in Stockholm
Quality Meat Scotland will launch its Scotch Beef Club in Sweden to mark its first entry into the Scandinavian market.
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NewsNFU Scotland says IHT changes are “not a complete solution”
NFU Scotland has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement to raise the threshold for Agricultural and Business Property Relief under inheritance tax from £1 million to £2.5 million per individual, but says there is more still to do.
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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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NewsQMS campaign to highlight the health benefits of red meat
Quality Meat Scotland has announced the latest phase of its ongoing When You Know, You Know marketing activity, which consists of a health and wellbeing-focused campaign launching in January 2026.
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NewsQMS meets with councillors to showcase Scottish red meat
Quality Meat Scotland, alongside stakeholder members of the Scottish Red Meat Resilience Group, has completed a series of strategic engagement events with MSPs, councillors and parliamentary candidates across Scotland as part of its national Meating Our Potential campaign.
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NewsWinners of the Scottish Craft Butcher Training Awards announced
Craft Skills Scotland has hosted the 2025 Scottish Craft Butcher Training Awards, which recognises outstanding talent in the industry.
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NewsQMS finds roles in meat sector “align closely” with jobseeker needs
Quality Meat Scotland has unveiled the results of research into perceptions of working in the red meat sector, revealing “significant opportunities” to attract new entrants into a range of roles.
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NewsUniversity of Aberdeen team creates tool to tackle food fraud
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have developed a tool to identify multiple meat species in a single processed food sample.
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NewsS. Cronnie Family Butchers named Scottish Traditional Steak Pie Champion
A family-run Wigtownshire butchers has been crowned Scottish Traditional Steak Pie Champion in the Scottish Craft Butchers Awards 2025.
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NewsNFU Scotland finds imported lamb up 8% on the year
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has revealed that discounter Aldi has sourced 41% of its products from Scotland, topping the Scottish sourcing charts in the latest NFU Scotland ShelfWatch.
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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.
