All Scotland articles – Page 6
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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 ...
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NewsScottish red meat availability "set to tighten" in Autumn
Scottish red meat promotional body Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has published its latest market commentary, explaining how availability is "set to tighten" later on in the year.Iain MacDonald, market intelligence manager with QMS.QMS reported that R4L steer prices were generally slightly above the £5/kg threshold in recent weeks, having mostly ...
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NewsInnovation and support is "vital" in food sector, says Scottish Cabinet Secretary
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has reported the results of its lamb social media marketing, as Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon hears first hand how Government can help to optimise food production.Mairi Gougeon, Scottish Rural Affairs Minister. | Photo credit: Scottish GovernmentQMS reported that figures over the last three years showed sales ...
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NewsButcher secures fifth win at World Championship Scotch Pie Awards
Blairgowrie-based butcher James Pirie & Son has been awarded the title of Champion in the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards 2024, marking this as the shop's fifth win.L-R: Paul Long of awards sponsor Bako, Alan Pirie and Carol Smillie.The butcher previously won the competition in 2018, 2020 and 2022, and ...
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NewsQMS to host workshop about its five-year strategy
According to Scottish meat trade body Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), levy payers from Orkney to Lauder will be able to attend an online discussion and review to hear how QMS plans to deliver its five-year strategy and make the country the "choice for premium red meat".Quality Meat Scotland chair, Kate ...
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NewsQMS launches red meat toolkit and new ad campaign
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a toolkit featuring facts and shareable statistics that promote red meat consumption.Kate Rowell, QMS chair.QMS said that the toolkit ‘Celebrating the positives of red meat’ is designed to give quick and easy access to vital information about livestock production, with key points to help ...
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NewsIndustry urges Government to support British livestock farming in 2024
Trade bodies have called on Government to support British farming, with the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) highlighting the "ideal" farming conditions for sustainable meat production in the UK.President of SAMW, Ian Bentley.SAMW released a statement following the end of 2023, reviewing the changes that took place over the ...
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NewsCMA approves ABP purchase of Scotbeef sites
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has revealed that it has approved ABP's purchase of Scotbeef sites.The Scotbeef sites and ABP UK will merge, following the CMA's decision.ABP announced in June 2023 that it had bought a Scotbeef meat facility and an abattoir owned by Scotbeef, prompting CMA to investigate ...
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NewsLiveScot event celebrates beef and lamb livestock excellence
LiveScot, the annual livestock event held by the Scottish National Fatstock Club, took place in Lanark and was supported by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and John Scott Meats.Jason Ward, general manager at John Scott Meat.It showcased the Royal Smithfield Club Beef Ribs and Saddle of Lamb competitions, with entries judged ...
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NewsScotch lamb celebrated globally on St Andrew's Day
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) supported a COP28 Scotch lamb dinner as the National Sheep Association (NSA) celebrated the lamb product for a St Andrew's Day campaign back in Scotland.Over 70 sheep farmers attended the meal in Carfraemill, Lauder, celebrating Scotch lamb on St Andrew's Day.In a COP28 dinner organised by ...
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NewsQMS launches its first Christmas advert promoting Scotch meat
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has predicted that its first Christmas TV campaign will reach almost 90% of Scotland's adult population as the organisation celebrates Scotch meat during the festive season.The QMS Christmas advert will focus on Scotch red meat, promoting it for "seasonal celebrations and get-togethers".Scottish viewers will see the ...
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News"Firm demand" for beef, lamb and pork in Scotland
According to Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), there is "firm demand" for the available supply levels of beef, lamb and pork products in Scotland.Ian MacDonald, market intelligence manager with QMS.Iain Macdonald, market intelligence manager at QMS, explained that, in early November, cattle, sheep, and pig prices were 8-9% higher than during ...
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NewsQMS launches Better Burger Challenge in Glasgow
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has partnered with the Food and Drink Federation Scotland to give pupils the opportunity to design a burger product as part of an educational project into the farm to fork process.Helping to launch the Better Burger Challenge in Glasgow was 12-year-old Holly Heath.The pupils, who are ...
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NewsFSA report urges Government to assess decline in vet roles
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) published a report reviewing UK food standards throughout 2022.Heather Kelman, chair of Food Standards Scotland.Titled 'Our Food 2022: An Annual Review of Food Standards Across the UK', it is the second report since the UK left the EU and is ...
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NewsQMS releases workshop dates for levy payers
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) said that levy payers will hear how the industry body will deliver its five-year strategy and make the country "the choice for premium red meat" at various workshops in Scotland.Kate Rowell, QMS chair.A series of regional workshops will let members see how a first levy increase ...
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NewsSAMW responds to QMS levy increase proposals
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) announced at the Royal Highland Show that it intends to increase its levy, and has begun drafting the business plan that will deliver against the framework launched at the show. SAMW supports the increase, but wants to see clear outputs.SAMW's executive manager, Scott Walker.The levy increase ...
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NewsScottish red meat and offal exports reach high of £93m
A QMS report has revealed Scottish exports of red meat and offal "rocketed" to a new record high of over £93 million in the year from August 2022 to July 2023.Iain Macdonald, QMS market intelligence manager.The figures are up 16% on QMS’s survey statistics from the same period last year, ...
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NewsRural Affairs Minister to join QMS at Anuga 2023 as part of Scotch meat campaign
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) is aiming to expand global trade opportunities for Scotch beef, Scotch lamb and specially selected pork at the one of the world’s biggest food and drink trade fairs, Anuga 2023.Mairi Gougeon, Scottish Rural Affairs Minister. | Photo: Scottish GovernmentA team is heading to Anuga 2023 in ...
