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News"Minimal risk" associated with isolated BSE case on Scottish farm
A farm in Ayrshire has confirmed a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), with the Scottish Government confirming that the animal did not enter the human food chain.The Scottish Government confirmed that the infected animal had not entered the food chain.The case was identified as a result of routine surveillance ...
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News"Minimal risk" associated with isolated BSE case on Scottish farm
A farm in Ayrshire has confirmed a case of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), with the Scottish Government confirming that the animal did not enter the human food chain.The Scottish Government confirmed that the infected animal had not entered the food chain.The case was identified as a result of routine surveillance ...
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NewsQMS campaign encourages non-traditional mealtimes
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched its 'Meat & 2.0' campaign, highlighting the health credentials of red meat.The campaign will highlight some less common Scotch red meat recipes.Research by QMS revealed that the traditional "meat and two veg" meal is associated with bad memories for 30% of people in Scotland, ...
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NewsQMS campaign encourages non-traditional mealtimes
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched its 'Meat & 2.0' campaign, highlighting the health credentials of red meat.The campaign will highlight some less common Scotch red meat recipes.Research by QMS revealed that the traditional "meat and two veg" meal is associated with bad memories for 30% of people in Scotland, ...
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NewsSAMW calls for transparency regarding increased industry charge rates
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has requested transparency regarding meat industry charge rates and postponement of their implementation.SAMW said that the increased charge rates could be attributed to Government policies, of which the factors are beyond meat industry control.SAMW has expressed its concerns over the increased Food Standards ...
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NewsNSA calls for commitments to industry after First Minister's departure
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has highlighted the threat that a "current lack of confidence in the Scottish Government" poses to the nation's agricultural sector.Phil Stocker, NSA chief executive.Following the announcement of the resignation of Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf, NSA has called on Government to focus on the agricultural ...
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NewsSofina acquires Scottish farms to improve its pork supply chain
Food processor Sofina Foods Europe (Sofina) has announced that it has acquired equipment, livestock and a number of farms from Rattlerow Scotland as part of its plan to strengthen its integrated pork supply chain.Sofina Foods purchased assets from Rattlerow Scotland, including farms, livestock and equipment.The deal will see up to ...
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NewsScottish farming calls for domestic food production commitments
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland met with MPs and Lords in the House of Commons to outline the importance of domestic food production.L-R: Alasdair Macnab, NFU Scotland vice president; Martin Kennedy, NFU Scotland president; and Andrew Connon, NFU Scotland vice president.The event, held on Tuesday 16th April, was an ...
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NewsQMS provides butchery apprentices with value-added events
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has reported that it has provided learning and development opportunities for 24 apprentice butchers across Scotland. Scottish butcher apprentices took part in the event to learn more about value-added products and to share ideas. QMS partnered with butchery businesses to hold educational events ...
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NewsNFU Scotland unveils 2024 General Election Manifesto
National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has launched its manifesto for the 2024 General Election, stating that it will prioritise better access to skilled workers and multi-annual funding.NFU Scotland politics team. L-R: Jonnie Hall, Beatrice Morrice and Al Walker.The manifesto was launched at West Craigie Farm, South Queensferry on the outskirts ...
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NewsReview warns of deficiencies associated with plant-based diets
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has looked at the findings of a review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which reported that switching to plant-based diets appears to "put us at risk of nutrient deficiencies".QMS said that red meat was important to stay healthier for longer.QMS highlighted that the ...
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NewsQMS relaunches Scotch Beef Club in Italy to increase export opportunities
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced that it has relaunched its Scotch Beef Club in Italy, which it said will "focus on increasing exports" to the Italian market.To celebrate the relaunch, foodservice stakeholders in the Italian red meat sector were invited to taste a three-course menu in Milan centred around ...
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NewsScottish sausage sales up 14% on the year
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed that the Scottish sausage market grew by more than 14% in 2023, according to data from Kantar.The Kilted Pork Company has launched a range of products on the back of the market's recent success.The trade body said that Scotland's "biggest pork producer" - Browns ...
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OpinionA view from the north
Key dates in the calendar for butchers north of the border, including National Black Pudding Day.
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NewsPig market may experience "seasonal uplift", says QMS
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed that the GB Standard Pig Price (SPP) has been "relatively stable" in February and March.QMS said that pig producers' finances were "slowly recovering" from the financial concerns of 2021/22.QMS noted that despite the stability, there had been "some signs of seasonal increase" when the ...
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NewsHRH commemorates opening of Browns Food Group upgraded facilities
Scottish meat and poultry manufacturer Browns Food Group has commemorated the opening of its upgraded facilities with HRH The Princess Royal, who recognised the company for its support of the Scottish pig sector.HRH The Princess Royal visited Browns Food Group at its Kelloholm production facility.Browns Food Group has upgraded its ...
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NewsScottish meat industry "at risk" as FSS raises costs - SAMW
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has declared the Scottish meat industry "at risk of being rendered uncompetitive to the rest of the UK" as Food Standards Scotland (FSS) raises vet and inspection costs.Ian Bentley, president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers.According to SAMW, a price increase on ...
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NewsNFU Scotland welcomes mandatory legislation to tackle Avian Influenza
National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has welcomed the announcement of new legislation requiring all bird keepers to register their flocks.Robert Thompson, chair of the NFU Scotland Poultry Working Group.The mandatory requirement follows a long-running campaign driven by the "continued threat" of Avian Influenza to Scottish poultry, and orders all bird ...
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NewsBrowns Food Group and Aldi to promote Specially Selected Pork
Scottish meat and poultry manufacturer Browns Food Group has revealed it is "reinforcing its commitment to Specially Selected Pork" as it celebrates over 10 years of partnership with Aldi Scotland.An NFU Scotland survey revealed that Aldi stocked the most Scottish produce out of a number of supermarkets.The two businesses have ...
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NewsScottish butchers celebrate National Black Pudding Day
Butchers across Scotland are celebrating National Black Pudding Day on Monday 18th March, as the current Black Pudding Champion calls for it to receive the same acclaim as haggis.Nigel Ovens, Scotland's current Black Pudding Champion.The date was earmarked by Scottish Craft Butchers to acknowledge the traditional blood sausage following a ...
