All Scotland articles – Page 12
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NewsUK Sausage Week winners 2019 revealed
This year’s UK Sausage Week launched in style with a celebration lunch at the newly refurbished Butchers’ Hall, London. The winners of the 2019 UK Sausage Week competition were revealed during a ‘sizzling’ occasion attended by winners, finalists and Award partners.Chef Lesley Waters, known for regular TV appearances on programmes ...
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Royal visit for Lanarkshire farm butchery business
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal recently visited a Lanarkshire farming family who pride themselves on their pioneering and very successful grazing management as well as their thriving farm butchery, online and farm shop business.[gallery type="slideshow" ids="https://d34wkqkcvmkqx1.cloudfront.net/CMS/s3/ymg-library/web/images/2019/10/2_QMS_HRH_AR.jpg|(L-R): Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Kate Rowell and Michael Shannon during the ...
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NewsDevro proposes to close Bellshill manufacturing site
Devro plc, one of the world's leading manufacturers of collagen products for the food industry, has announced a proposal to close its Bellshill site in Scotland. The proposal is in response to changing trends in consumer behaviour and the business says it is part of its continued drive to achieve ...
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NewsScottish pig sector showing growth despite uncertainty
Breeding sow numbers in Scotland are approaching levels not seen since 2011, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Recent developments in the sector, including the approval of the Brechin slaughter plant for export to China and the takeover of the UK operations of the processor Tulip ...
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NewsFarmer helps promote Scotch Lamb PGI to Morrisons shoppers
A Midlothian sheep farmer swapped his fields for the aisles to support a campaign promoting Scotch Lamb PGI.L-R Scotch Lamb ambassador Sharon Hogarth; customer Paul Masterton; farm manager Peter Eccles and Scotch Lamb ambassador Tom Crabbe.Peter Eccles of Saughland Farm near Pathhead recently attended Morrisons in Portobello, tempting shoppers with ...
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NewsHSA recognises Glasgow scientist for work to improve animal welfare
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) has announced that Dr Dorothy McKeegan from the University of Glasgow has been awarded the 2019 Humane Slaughter Award for her groundbreaking research into the welfare impacts of controlled atmosphere stunning (CAS) and her outstanding and sustained contribution to protecting animal welfare at slaughter or ...
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Importers rewarded for commitment to Scottish red meat industry
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has recognised two importers for their long-term commitment to the Scottish red meat industry.Rauch, a Scotch Beef PGI and Scotch Lamb PGI importer from Germany, and Netherlands-based Scottish beef importer Zandbergen, received the awards from the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing MSP ...
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NewsScotch Beef back on menu in Japan
Scotch Beef PGI, is back on the menu in Japan for the first time in over 20 years.An order of Scotch Beef PGI, supplied by West Lothian-based processor AK Stoddart’s, reached Japanese shores and its arrival was celebrated at an official showcase event in Japan as part of the Rugby ...
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NewsPrime lamb prices remain subdued
Although very similar to 2017, prime lamb prices continue to trail last year’s levels by 8%, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The number of lambs slaughtered in the UK between May and the end of August was up nearly 5%, reflecting the effect of weather ...
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Union seeks solutions to beef crisis
NFU Scotland is to meet with other farming unions to tackle dire market situation. Beef farmers and crofters in Scotland continue to be under severe pressure due to desperately poor market returns.Beef prices for farmers and crofters are down at least £200 per head on prime cattle compared to last ...
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NewsScotland spends £1.5 billion a year on takeaways
Over a third (34%) of adults in Scotland are ordering takeaways every week, adding up to over £1.5bn a year, with the biggest spenders shelling out over £1,200 a year on their orders*.Sweet and Sour Specially Selected Pork - Chinese is still Scotland's favourite takeaway.Chinese was revealed as Scotland’s most ...
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NewsGlobal prime cattle prices struggle to match last year’s levels
Scottish prime cattle prices have lacked direction for the majority of the summer and over the past couple of weeks have drifted lower, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).QMS economics director, Stuart Ashworth.Last year, producer prices climbed steeply through August and September before sliding steadily ...
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NewsUK levy boards consult industry on joint approach to tackle ruminant welfare
The UK levy boards have launched a consultation with industry on a proposal to form a Ruminant Health and Welfare Group to deliver a simpler, more co-ordinated approach to tackling primarily sheep and cattle health and welfare across the UK.Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), Hybu ...
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NewsCookery scheme has benefitted thousands of Scottish pupils over a decade
A nationwide voucher scheme that has helped over 50,000 pupils learn to cook is now open for applications from secondary schools across Scotland.QMS's Jennifer Robertson.The Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Schools Meat Voucher Scheme gives home economics and hospitality classes the opportunity to learn about and cook with locally-sourced Scotch Beef ...
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NewsQMS launches 'Scotch Lamb, Naturally' campaign
Scotch Lamb PGI, is set to be top of the menu in the coming weeks as Quality Meat Scotland’s (QMS) “Scotch Lamb, Naturally” marketing and PR campaign makes a return.The six-week campaign, which will officially launch on Monday 23rd September, is set to reach 4 million Scottish adults and seeks ...
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NewsPrime pig producer prices running above 2018 levels
Despite a significant reduction in household spending on pork and cured pig meat products, GB prime pig producer prices were running 3.5% above 2018 levels at the end of August, according to the latest market analysis by Quality Meat Scotland.In addition to this, data from HMRC shows a 21% lift ...
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NewsFarmers and Butchers better equipped to 'Meat the Market'
Butchers and farmers may now feel better equipped in their livestock and carcase selection to meet the demands of consumers and processors after the Meat the Market workshops hosted Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).The meetings held in August were the first of the 2019 ‘Meat the Market’ events and since the ...
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NewsScotch Beef showcased to over 10 million Japanese consumers
Scotch Beef PGI is set to make its Japanese screen debut to over 10 million people ahead of the rugby calendar’s most important event.QMS's Tom Gibson talking to Japanese TV in Edinburgh.A team from Nippon TV, a Japanese broadcaster, were in Edinburgh to find out more about Scottish Rugby and ...
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NewsSAMW urges Scottish Government to guarantee beef finisher returns
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has written to the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy, Fergus Ewing, urging him to put measures in place to ensure Scotland’s beef farmers are guaranteed a return of above £3.60 per kilo for all properly finished and marketed cattle.Rural economy secretary Fergus ...
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Supermarket support for Scottish lamb stronger than 2018
The biggest ever shelfwatch by NFU Scotland has revealed plentiful volumes of Scottish and UK lamb available, but ASDA has been found wanting. NFU Scotland members and staff have visited almost 60 Scottish supermarkets this week, to identify which retailers are supporting Scottish sheep farmers during peak season.Its secret shoppers ...
