All Scotland articles – Page 3
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News"Future of red meat in Scotland will depend on industry collaboration" - SAMW
The president of SAMW has said that the future strength and profitability of Scottish red meat production will depend on securing collaboration between industry, Government and regulators.
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NewsQMS ‘Meat the Market’ workshops return to Scottish processing facilities
QMS has unveiled a series of workshops designed to provide farmers with knowledge on carcass grading, market specifications and customer requirements.
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NewsMeat Voucher Scheme to teach the benefits of Scotch meat
QMS has brought back its Meat Voucher Scheme for 2024, with participating schools set to receive up to £180 worth of vouchers.
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NewsObituary: Neil Stoddart
SAMW has announced with great sadness the death of Neil Stoddart OBE, former SAMW president and leading figure across many farming organisations.
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NewsQMS report highlights economic importance of Scottish red meat sector
QMS has released a report detailing the “ongoing resilience” and “economic importance” of the red meat sector to rural Scotland.
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NewsQMS finds Scottish prime cattle numbers have increased on the year
Recent cattle population data from BCMS indicates a significant increase in prime cattle numbers on Scottish farms compared to 2023.
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NewsScotch red meat promoted across Bauer radio network
Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork will be promoted across Scotland on Bauer radio network as part of a partnership with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Presenter Grant Thomson with Kirsty MacDonald, QMS Marketing Manager, and the MacDougall family at Kilmacolm Farms.The initiative will aim to inspire people in Scotland ...
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NewsQMS completes senior management appointments
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has appointed Holly McLennan to its senior management team. Holly McLennan, QMS director of communications and rural affairs. Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) accredited public relations practitioner, Holly McLennan has been named as the director of communications and external affairs at QMS. ...
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NewsShelfWatch finds UK discounters stock the most Scottish meat
Phase Two of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland ShelfWatch survey has been published, finding a 10.9% increase of own-label Scottish beef stocked in retailers compared to the Phase One results.A total of 90.9% of own-label lamb in Lidl was Scottish.The ShelfWatch survey, which was conducted by an independent research ...
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News"There is an urgent need to stabilise our industry," says SAMW president
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers has outlined its top three priority objectives for the next year to ensure Scotland "retains its global status for quality red meat".Alan Brown, president of SAMW.SAMW said its top priorities were maintaining Scottish livestock numbers, maximising the domestic processing of quality red meat and ...
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NewsQMS to promote red meat at Royal Highland Show
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) will promote red meat at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston, showcasing Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork at the event.QMS will showcase Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork at the Royal Highland Show.The show, which will run from 20th-23rd June, will ...
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NewsSAMW announces new president
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has announced its new president is Alan Brown, site director at Kepak McIntosh Donald.Alan Brown, new president of the SAMW.Brown brings 40 years of meat trade experience to the role that represents Scotland's £1 billion red meat processing sector, and succeeds Ian Bentley ...
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NewsMcCaskie's takes home fourth National Black Pudding Championship win
Owner of McCaskie's Butchers, Nigel Ovens, has retained the National Black Pudding Championship title for 2024 with his fourth win in the Scottish competition.Nigel Ovens said he was "elated" to retain the championship title.The winning product was a new recipe created for the company's sub brand, Pirie's, which won the ...
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NewsQMS opens applications for £50,000 Community Marketing Fund
A new £50,000 community fund set up by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is accepting applications from members of the Scottish red meat supply chain.Members of the Scottish red meat supply chain are encouraged to apply for the funding.The Community Marketing Fund has been designed by QMS to support local projects ...
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NewsLamb prices rise as domestic supply tightens
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has found that a tight lamb market has "underpinned farmgate prices" as lamb prices increase on the year.Iain Macdonald, QMS market intelligence manager.QMS said that prime lamb auction prices had made a "strong impression" at Scottish marts, averaging 436p/kg lwt in the second week of May. ...
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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 ...
