All Scotland articles – Page 16
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NewsIs beef sector under the cosh?
As prices fall to a three-year low in climate of uncertainty NFU Scotland warns the iconic Scotch beef sector is under the cosh.Brexit-fueled uncertainty, an over-supplied market and a €100 million bail out deal for Irish beef farmers have all contributed to a significant collapse in the market price for ...
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NewsFour-point strategy to reboot Scottish livestock numbers
Scotland’s meat wholesalers have developed a four-point strategy, designed to reboot the country’s falling livestock numbers, along with a plea for Government action to be taken immediately rather than waiting for post-Brexit pilot trials to be run in 2022 or 2023. SAMW's Andy McGowan.“The latest figures show calf registrations down ...
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NewsScotch Beef in the spotlight for Father's Day
A new promotion launched by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is set to be seen by an audience of one million ahead of Father’s Day (16th June 2019).The ‘Make this Father’s Day a Scotch Beef Day’ activity focuses on inspiring people across Scotland to treat their dad to one of the ...
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NewsQMS raises awareness of auctioneers in the Scottish red meat industry
A tranche of activities to raise awareness of the key role of auctioneers in the Scottish red meat industry has been undertaken in recent months by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).QMS' 'Know Your Beef' campaign last year.QMS has been working with auctioneers up and down the country as part of its ...
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NewsScottish Meat Trade Fair haggis and pork sausage champions
Taking place at the Scottish Meat Trade Fair, Ballard Butchers secured the Scottish Pork Sausage Championship 2019 along with butcher Tom Courts who was crowned Scottish Haggis Champion 2019.L to R: Jimmy Craig, Scottish Pork Sausage Champion and Tom Courts, Scottish Haggis Champion.Ballard Butchers were named Scottish Pork Sausage Championship ...
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NewsAberdeenshire butcher provides tips during national BBQ week
John is director at Davidsons Specialist Butchers.Scots in need of barbeque inspiration this summer have been given some hints and tips courtesy of renowned Inverurie butcher and barbeque enthusiast, John Davidson.A self-taught butcher, John is director at Davidsons Specialist Butchers which has won countless awards culminating in UK Butcher Shop ...
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NewsQMS's chair, Kate Rowell, urges industry to seize opportunities to communicate with the public
People working in every part of the Scottish red meat industry have been urged by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to support forth-coming campaigns and seize every opportunity to communicate the industry’s positive messages.Kate Rowell, chair of QMS.Speaking at a briefing to announce QMS’s ambitious activity plans for the year ahead, ...
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NewsWemyss Bay Butcher scoops Scotch Product of the Year for its bacon
The hard work and passion of Scotland’s top food and drink businesses and retailers has been recognised at this year’s Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards with McCaskie Butchers scooping the prize for Scotch Product of the Year.L-R: Alan Clarke, winner Nigel Ovens and host Jay Rayner.Competing against extremely stiff ...
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NewsScottish beef pairing shows spirit of Scotland
Scotch Beef PGI has teamed up with Huntly-based Black Bull Scotch Whisky and Aberdeen chef Kevin Dalgleish on a recipe that showcases a true spirit of Scotland.Pictured is Chester Hotel's executive Chef Kevin Dalgleish, and Julie Smith Picture by Abermedia / Michal Wachucik.Kevin, who is executive chef at The Chester ...
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NewsBritish Veterinary Association Scottish Branch president elected
Vet Kathleen Robertson has been elected as president for the British Veterinary Association (BVA) Scottish Branch at its annual general meeting (AGM), held at Edinburgh’s Saughton House.Kathleen said: “It is an honour to be elected as president of BVA Scottish Branch."Kathleen is a University of Glasgow graduate with experience in ...
