All Scotland articles – Page 11
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NewsScottish meat industry apprenticeships back up and running
The retail and wholesale meat industry in Scotland has an added benefit with the modern apprentice programmes returning after lockdown.Scottish Federation of Meat Traders Association executive manager, Gordon King.Apprentice assessments came to a standstill across the country as travel to visit plants and shops became impossible for anyone who did ...
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NewsAberdeenshire farmer better equipped to ‘meat the market’
An Aberdeenshire producer has improved his knowledge on selecting prime lambs for slaughter after attending a workshop organised by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) earlier this year. Farmer, Gary Bruce.Gary Bruce, who is a product manager for ACT Scotland and finishes 1,200 prime lambs near Ellon, attended one of the Meat ...
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NewsRevenue from co-products influencing farmgate prices
Slaughtering and processing red meat inevitably leads to the production of what are sometimes referred to as co-products which can create both revenue and cost for the processing sector, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Stuart Ashworth, director of economics services at Quality Meat Scotland.These co-products ...
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NewsGlasgow restaurant launches home menu as part of ‘Make It’ campaign
Eusebi Deli restaurant in Glasgow has launched an ‘at home’ small plates menu in order to promote Scotch Lamb PGI as part of Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) ongoing ‘Make It’ campaign.A Scotch Lamb cannelloni with porcini mushroom ragu as part of the itison ‘at home’ dining service.The restaurant has partnered ...
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NewsQMS launches virtual cookbook to promote Scottish brands
The Scotch Kitchen has launched a new virtual cookbook in association with Quality Meat Scotland to help promote Scottish brands.The virtual cookbook consists of recipes submitted by people via social media who were asked to share their favourite recipes containing Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI or Specially Selected Pork.As ...
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NewsQMS urges school leavers to take up butchery
Quality Meat Scotland and Skills Development Scotland (SDS) are calling on young people to consider the apprenticeship and career opportunities offered by craft butchery.Gordon Wallace, Quality Meat Scotland board member and SVQ trainer.As school leavers review their options, Gordon Wallace, Quality Meat Scotland board member and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) ...
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NewsImpact of Covid-19 on beef markets differ across the globe
While the Covid-19 outbreak has been a global pandemic, it has had very different impacts across the global beef market, according to the latest market commentary by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Ian MacDonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.In Scotland, beef processors faced increased absences and had to immediately adapt to new ...
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NewsQMS promotes benefits of Scottish red meat with new creative
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a series of new-look infographics highlighting the Scottish red meat industry’s positive impact on animal welfare, sustainability and nutrition.The collection of infographics present a series of facts and figures about the production of red meat in Scotland, highlighting the priority the industry places on ...
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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 ...
