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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 ...
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NewsQMS levy increase gains Ministerial approval
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced that Scottish Ministers have approved an increase in QMS' levy rates following "extensive consultation" with industry stakeholders and levy payers.Kate Rowell, QMS chair.The QMS board had previously requested that Mairi Gougeon, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, approve an increase ...
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NewsBlanket reduction in meat could cause nutrient deficiencies - FSS
The meat industry has responded to research from the University of Edinburgh commissioned by Food Standards Scotland (FSS) looking at the impact of red meat consumption in relation to climate change mitigation.Sarah Miller, QMS CEO.Upon request from the Scottish Government, Food Standards Scotland (FSS), in collaboration with the University of ...
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NewsDemand for lamb "firm" in 2024, say trade bodies
The lamb market has risen to "record levels" for the time of year, according to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC said that lamb producers had experienced "challenging external pressures".The Scottish trade body reported that after a "firm end" to 2023, as hoggs ...
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NewsScottish Apprenticeship Week 2024: trade bodies back butchery programmes
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is promoting butchery for Scottish Apprenticeship Week, highlighting the success of butchers in its Careers programme.Ingram serving a customer at Smiddy Butchers.Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024 runs from Monday 4th March to Friday 8th March, celebrating the contributions of apprenticeships to individuals, employers and Scotland's economy.QMS said ...
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NewsFDF Scotland encourages meat businesses to reformulate products
As part of its Reforuml8 Challenge Fund, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has revealed the 14 food and drink businesses that will receive funding to make their products 'healthier'.Gary Maclean, National Chef of Scotland.The fourth round of funding was announced by Gary Maclean, the National Chef of Scotland, ...
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NewsIndustry labels proposed immigration rules as "anti-growth" for the UK
Food industry stakeholders have joined Scotland Food & Drink in writing to Home Secretary James Cleverly MP, calling for Government to rethink proposed UK immigration rules.John Davidson, CEO of NFU Scotland, joined industry stakeholders to address Government.The National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has joined Quality Meat Scotland, Salmon Scotland, Seafood ...
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NewsFirst Minister Humza Yousaf announces Scottish agriculture funding commitments
First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf spoke at the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland conference, unveiling the Government's funding commitment to Scottish agriculture.First Minister Humza Yousaf addressed delegates before joining NFU President Martin Kennedy and Scottish Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon on the discussion panel.First Minister Yousaf responded to NFU ...
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NewsScotch red meat radio ad to reach 28m listens
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced its new advertising campaign, promoting red meat across radio and social media.QMS said the campaign highlights red meat as the choice for Valentine's Day.The radio campaign, which is set to air until mid-March, is being broadcast across Scotland on the Bauer radio network. According ...
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NewsAldi offers the most Scottish meat products - Shelfwatch
The Scotland supermarket Shelfwatch survey carried out by independent researchers on behalf of National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland has concluded, finding that discounter Aldi offered the largest proportion of Scottish produce overall.The survey found that Aldi had the largest percentage of Scottish produce overall.A total of 71 stores across Scotland ...
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NewsTeam Scotland crowned winners of Four Nations Butchers Tournament
Perth-based father and son butchery team Richard and Ben Megahy have placed first at the Four Nations Butchers Tournament in Ireland.Richard and Ben Megahy of Simon Howie Butchers placed first at the tournament.Richard has been a butcher with Perth-based Simon Howie for 27 years, while Ben has been working for ...
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NewsRed meat sees £656.2m in sales during December 2023
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has released data regarding consumer spending on fresh red meat over the festive period, reporting sales of £656.2 million in the four weeks to Christmas 2023.Roasting joints were popular across Scotland and the rest of Great Britain, as regions reported increased volume sales over Christmas.According to ...
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NewsScottish father and son take on Four Nations Butchers tournament
A Perth-based team made up of Richard Megahy and his son Ben, will represent Scotland at the Four Nations Butchers tournament in Ireland on Sunday 28th January.L-R: QMS Scotch Butchers Club manager Gordon Newlands, with Ben and Richard Megahy of Team Scotland and Karl Hearton from Kinnaird Butchers.The tournament will ...
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NewsShelfwatch surveys to identify Scottish produce availability in supermarkets
Supermarket stores across Scotland will be visited by an independent research firm on behalf of the National Farmers' Union (NFU) Scotland, which aims to "shine a light" on how and where Scottish produce is being made available to buy.Martin Kennedy, president of NFU Scotland.The Union has announced that an independent ...
