Quality Meat Scotland
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Demand for beef decreases, and takes price down with it
DATA FROM Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has revealed that cattle prices have fallen for six weeks in a row, at the same rate as the number of cattle slaughtered has dropped across the UK. … Read More
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Study reveals support for local sourcing by Scotland’s public sector and NHS.
A NEW independent project has revealed there is strong support from Scotland’s public sector and NHS Scotland to source fresh produce locally. The “Sustainable Food and… Read More
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Livestock’s valuable sustainability role highlighted
A CLEAR message that livestock production in Scotland deserves recognition for its valuable sustainability role, has come from Jim McLaren, Chairman of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), at the Royal Highland Show. … Read More
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New legislation announced in the wake of the horsemeat scandal
NEW LEGISLATION has been announced to give officers greater enforcement powers to seize products that do not meet food standards or labelling rules. The legislation will be introduced as part of the Scottish Government Food Standards Scotland Bill which… Read More
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Ban on Union Flag meat label ‘not true’
THE EUROPEAN Commission has issued a correction statement following in accurate reports of an EU plan to ban the Union Flag from British meat products. A number of UK national newspapers reported that the EU would ban use of the widely… Read More
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Energy management guide could save butchers £720 a year
QUALITY MEAT Scotland and the Carbon Trust Scotland has produced a new guide to help Scottish butchers manage their gas and electricity costs. The Scottish Butchers Guide to Saving Energy… Read More
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Perthshire sheep farmer inspires chefs of the future
A SCOTTISH sheep farming family is helping UK chefs improve their understanding of the production of lamb. The Ritchie family who farm Montalt, an upland farm at Path of Condie, Perthshire… Read More
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Aldi commits to Scottish pig welfare
HIGH STREET supermarket chain Aldi has offered a welcome boost to the Scottish pig industry by committing to stocking Scottish SPCA approved products. All 46 Scottish Aldi stores will, from this week, be selling “Specially Selected Pork Approved by… Read More
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Making the most of beef
EVER HEARD of featherblade? It’s a forequarter cut of beef traditionally used for braising. How about a D-rump? That’s a large cut from the top of the leg… Read More