All Scotland articles – Page 10
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NewsNew campaign urges consumers to ‘Make It’ with lamb
The first phase of a GB wide campaign encouraging consumers to Make it with lamb has launched this month.Celebrity chef, John Torode, has backed the campaign by demonstrating the versatility of lamb.Delivered by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion ...
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NewsJohn Scott Meat acquires AP Jess
John Scott Meat has purchased the shareholding of AP Jess Ltd in Sandyford Abattoir (Paisley) Ltd and the assets and goodwill of AP Jess Paisley.Hazel Scott, managing director of John Scott Meat.As of the 26th June, Sandyford Abattoir and Sandyford Hides & Skins at Sandyford Road, Paisley are now fully ...
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NewsScottish calf registrations increase but firm prices set to stay
Scottish calf registration data from the first third of 2020 shows significant growth of 5% over the same period of 2019, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland.The data also reveals that total calvings in the first ...
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NewsQMS updates pig assurance scheme standards
Around 180 farmers who are members of Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) pig quality assurance scheme will shortly receive this year’s updated, easy to read, standards document.Kathryn Kerr, head of brands integrity at Quality Meat Scotland.Over 90% of Scotland’s breeding cattle population, around 80% of breeding sheep and almost 100% of ...
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NewsNew Scotch beef recipes for Father's Day
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed three new recipes ahead of Father’s Day (21st June) including a barbecue, a fancy steak dinner or a more traditional home comfort.Scotch Beef Burger with Cheese, Crisp Bacon and Onions, the Perfect Scotch Beef Ribeye Steak and Dad’s Scotch Steak and Ale Pie can ...
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NewsQuality assured Scotch brands must be protected in post-Brexit deals
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) chair, Kate Rowell, says It is essential that the Scottish red meat industry is provided with concrete assurances that its brands will not be undercut by imported products produced to lower welfare and environmental standards post-Brexit.Quality Meat Scotland chair, Kate Rowell.Rowell said: “Scotland pioneered the way ...
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NewsCalls to safeguard Scottish red meat standards as trade talks progress
Scottish red meat production, processing and retailing must be fully protected against any health, welfare and environmental compromises linked to future trade deals, according to the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).SAMW president, Andy McGowan.SAMW president, Andy McGowan, said: “Our industry, from farm to plate, has worked extremely hard in ...
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NewsQMS launches virtual presence at the Royal Highland Show
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will highlight the Scottish red meat industry and its brands through social channels across the country as it brings the Royal Highland Show online.Lady Claire Macdonald will showcase Scottish meat in cook-alongs as part of the virtual Royal Highland Show.The activities, which will run on the ...
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NewsQMS launches new Sustainable Red Meat Action Groups
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a series of new 'Sustainable Red Meat Action Groups' aimed at livestock farmers who are keen to understand the relationship between carbon, meat production and profit.Pasture-based livestock production will be at the core of these new groups along with benchmarking farm performance and carbon ...
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NewsScottish pork industry looks to recover from Covid-19 impact
As Scotland slowly eases its lockdown restrictions, Scotland’s pig producers have mapped out their priorities on how to reset, restart and recover from the effects of the pandemic, according to the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS).Pigs working group chairman, Jamie Wyllie.The Union says it has recognised that resetting and restarting ...
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NewsPrime sheep prices under seasonal pressure after Ramadan
The final week of May has seen prime sheep prices cool at Scottish auctions after Ramadan, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Ian MacDonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.New season lambs fell by 5% to 249p/kg in the week to May 27th and old season prices ...
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NewsScots opt for local meat during lockdown
Research by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and ScotPulse has revealed that eight out of ten Scots eat red meat at least once a week and three in four of those are happy to pay more for better quality products.The study also found that three quarters of people agreed that they ...
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NewsNew brands development manager joins QMS
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the public body which works to promote, protect, develop and support the Scottish red meat industry, has appointed Gordon Newlands as its new brands development manager.Gordon Newlands joins QMS as new brands development manager.Newlands, who has over 35 years’ experience within the red meat industry, is ...
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NewsTighter cattle numbers and balanced consumer demand supporting farmgate price
April slaughter statistics show that Scottish abattoirs, on average, processed 15% fewer cattle per week than during March, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland.Compared to April 2019, this year’s Scottish April prime cattle kill has been ...
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NewsChallenges for red meat supply chain include reduced demand from public sector
Disruptions to the public sector, including the closure of schools and colleges, continue to be a challenge for Scotland’s red meat supply chain, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) chair, Kate Rowell.Quality Meat Scotland chair, Kate Rowell.Before the current crisis, one in four people in the UK had access to ...
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NewsCrisis highlights importance of key workers to food security, says QMS
Domestic supply and the contribution from key workers in achieving overall food security has been emphasised by the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland.In response to the virus, some meat businesses have moved towards ...
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NewsQMS boosts learning of PGI products with home school hub
Scotland’s food, farming and rural life education organisations, including Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), have launched a new online education hub to teach pupils about food production chains and Scottish PGI products.Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET), Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland, The Rowett Institute and ...
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NewsQuality Meat Scotland launches new podcast series
The pace of change in the red meat sector has never been faster during the current Covid-19 outbreak, prompting Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to launch a series of six weekly podcasts hosted by broadcaster, Mark Stephen.Bruce McConachie, head of industry development with Quality Meat Scotland.Spanning topics including market trends, brand ...
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NewsImpact of Covid-19 on the beef market is a concern for all says SAMW
“At least 15% of our pre-Covid normal sales outlets for beef has ‘vanished’ due to the closure of hotels and restaurants, with sales to other catering and event outlets also being closed off for the time being,” said Martin Morgan, executive manager of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW). ...
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NewsQMS promotes ‘Make it’ TV campaign
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will be showcasing Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork as part of its ‘Make It’ TV campaign.A 12-week partnership with STV will include four short infomercials featuring ‘Make It’ style recipe inspiration and kitchen tips and hacks. Two of these will be ...
