All Scotland articles – Page 5
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NewsSAMW president speaks on policy and sustainability at annual conference
President of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) Ian Bentley told the trade body's annual conference that a lack of policy which supports and promotes Scotland as a key, sustainable producer of quality meat on the domestic and world stage is harming industry confidence.President of SAMW, Ian Bentley.SAMW hosted ...
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NewsQMS restructures its senior team to deliver on five-year strategy
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced the results of a restructure to its senior team as it builds its delivery plan for the new five-year strategy launched at the Royal Highland Show in June.Quality Meat Scotland chair, Kate Rowell.The restructure supports the strategy, Scotland; the choice for premium red meat, ...
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NewsQMS hosts livestock processing workshops for producers
Beef and lamb farmers are invited to a series of Scottish Meat the Market workshops, with the first event focusing on beef. Farmers will be able to visually grade cattle before seeing the carcass for later comparison.The events, organised by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), aim to guide beef and lamb ...
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News"Grey areas" in veterinary guidelines remain ahead of December deadline
The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) have called on Government to give the veterinary declaration guidelines top priority as it says time is running out for the new rules to be communicated to the industry.Qualified vets will be required to visit sites annually.In a blog post on its website, ...
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NewsBeef market fluctuates due to global factors, says QMS
Since mid-to-late May, prime cattle prices have been coming under pressure at Scottish abattoirs, with R4L grade steers falling 2.8% from a peak of 511.8p/kg in the week ending 20th May to 497.3p/kg in the week ending 24th June. Local and global factors are affecting the beef market.Nevertheless, prices still ...
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NewsWinners of the Better Burger Challenge announced
The Better Burger Challenge, a contest aimed at encouraging pupils to explore product reformulation and create healthier versions of the classic burger, has announced its winner.Aiden and Aiden won the Better Burger Challenge.From many entries across Scotland which were narrowed down to four finalists, Aiden and Aiden from Kirkintilloch High ...
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NewsQMS launches five-year strategy to make Scotland the choice for premium red meat
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched its new five-year strategy to make Scotland the choice for premium red meat across the world.The new strategy was launched at an annual industry breakfast briefing at the Royal Highland Show. Its mission is to lead the development of Scotland’s red meat sector by ...
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NewsQMS report reveals red meat sector is tackling challenges
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched its latest Red Meat Industry Profile report highlighting the sector's contribution to food security and the rural economy.Iain Macdonald, market intelligence manager at QMS.Following the volatility of the past three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK's exit from the EU single market ...
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NewsSAMW raises concern about declining Scottish cattle numbers
The entrenched reduction of cattle numbers in Scotland overshadows every other issue impacting the country’s red meat sector at present, says the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW).Ian Bentley, president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers.SAMW president Ian Bentley said that, even in the midst of soaring feed, fuel ...
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NewsABP acquires Scotbeef sites
ABP has announced the acquisition of the Bridge of Allan abattoir and Queenslie meat packing plant in Scotland from Scotbeef.Inside Scotbeef factory.The two facilities will now become part of the company’s UK meat division which also includes an existing processing facility in Perth, Scotland. The sale is expected to complete ...
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NewsScottish Young Chef of the Year brings Monaco experience to Perthshire
Since being crowned QMS' Scottish Young Chef of the Year a few months ago, Cliodhna Reid, commis chef at the Strathearn Restaurant, Gleneagles has been plating up dishes at one of Europe’s most exclusive restaurants. Cliodhna Reid, commis chef at the Strathearn Restaurant, Gleneagles. (Photo courtesy of Monte Carlo Bay ...
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NewsSuccess at first Scotch Butchers Club farm information event
The Scotch Butchers Club recently hosted 14 butchery scholars to Gryffe Wraes Farm in Bridge of Weir to take part in its first farm information event.The Scotch Butchers Club recently hosted 14 butchery scholars.The aim of the day was for the scholars to build their knowledge on the farming circle, ...
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NewsFirm start for new season lamb supported by strong export demand and reduced imports
New season lamb prices have made a firm start to the season as lambs have been slow to reach markets and abattoirs, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).At Scottish marts, according to data from IAAS, prices for new season lambs have been making around 350p/kg ...
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NewsScottish champions for burgers, sausages and haggis
The Scottish Craft Butchers Awards for the categories of Speciality Burger, Make It With Haggis and Pork Sausage went to retailers in Banff, Newton Stewart and Dumfries.Lee Ross, a butcher at John D Owen & Son in Newton Stewart being presented with the Diamond Award in the Make It With ...
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NewsBetter Burger Challenge finalists announced
The Better Burger Challenge, a contest aimed at encouraging pupils to explore product reformulation and create healthier versions of the classic burger, has announced its finalists.Chef Findlater (centre), along with judges Jennifer Robertson (left) of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and Moira Stalker of FDF Scotland.Developed in partnership with Food and ...
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NewsScottish Craft Butchers Trade Fair welcomes ‘Butchers Wars’ competition
Talented butchers will go to war in Perth this weekend as they battle it out in what organisers describe as the Scottish meat industry’s most fiercely contested competition.Butchers do battle at a previous Butcher Wars competition in Perth.Butcher Wars – the theatrical challenge of a country’s butchers – is a ...
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NewsNFU Scotland seeks clarification on plans for £33m Government funding
NFU Scotland has written to Scotland’s newly appointed Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary, Shona Robison MSP, seeking confirmation that £33 million deferred from the agricultural budget last year will be returned.Martin Kennedy, president of NFU Scotland, has written to Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary, Shona Robison MSP about ...
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NewsScotch on the menu at Chefs event
Selected chefs from across the country recently put their ‘Scotch’ knowledge to the test as they attended Campbells Prime Meat at their facility near Linlithgow for a presentation on Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb and Specially Selected Pork. Chefs visit to Campbells Prime Meat at its facility near Linlithgow.Hosted in collaboration ...
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NewsAppointments to Quality Meat Scotland Board
The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands has announced the appointments of three new members to the Quality Meat Scotland Board. Chair of Quality Meat Scotland, Kate Rowell.Kate Rowell, chair of Quality Meat Scotland, said: “The QMS team is pleased to welcome Jilly Duncan Grant, Emma Buckby ...
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NewsNFU Scotland has a new CEO
NFU Scotland has announced the appointment of John Davidson as its new chief executive.NFU Scotland chief executive, John Davidson | Picture credit: Stewart Attwood.Mr Davidson, who is currently the deputy chief executive at the industry leadership body, Scotland Food & Drink, replaces Scott Walker who stepped down from his post ...
