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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 ...
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NewsIncreased supply of lamb impacts market
An increased supply of lambs has acted as brake on prime sheep prices over the past couple of months with prices well below last year’s levels in the UK and Europe, according to the latest market analysis from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).During week ending 9th August, prices were more than ...
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NewsHow strong is supermarket support for Scotch lamb?
As sales of Scotch lamb head towards peak season, NFU Scotland members and staff will carry out a shelf watch in Scottish supermarkets this week, to identify which retailers are doing their part to support Scottish sheep farmers. The results will be published on Wednesday 28th August.In August 2018, the ...
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NewsSummer test matches fuelled by Scotch beef
Scottish Rugby’s official healthy eating partner, Scotch Beef PGI, will be showing support for the boys in blue at their upcoming Summer Test matches against France and Georgia in the coming weeks.Scotland rugby star Magnus Bradbury with Hamish, the Scotch Beef mascot.Ahead of the team’s tournament in Japan this September, ...
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NewsScots encouraged to 'go places with pork'
Specially Selected Pork, will be back in the spotlight this month as Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) successful 'Go Places with Pork' campaign returns.The four week campaign is set to reach 3.5 million Scottish adults with the message to make midweek meals exciting again by adding Specially Selected Pork to recipes ...
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News'Meat with Integrity' radio ads set to reach over 1.8 million consumers
Over 1.8 million Scottish consumers are set to hear the Scottish red meat industry’s positive sustainability and animal welfare credentials in a new radio campaign launched next week by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Two ‘meet the farmer’ adverts as well as a ‘meet the butcher’ advert will run across seven regional ...
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NewsUnion calls for greater origin labelling on processed beef
Improved country of origin labelling (COOL) on processed beef products is needed to allow shoppers to support Scottish farmers and crofters.In a letter to the Defra Minister George Eustice, NFU Scotland has made it clear that shoppers must have the ability to identify where the beef they are buying comes ...
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NewsQMS response to The University of Edinburgh Study
The Scottish red meat industry’s important role as a model of sustainable, nutritious food production on the global stage has been emphasised by Kate Rowell, Chair of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Kate Rowell, chair of QMS.Mrs Rowell pointed out that the Edinburgh University study, due to be published on 13th August, ...
