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By Alistair Donaldson   Neil was a hugely respected stalwart of the meat industry, a point strongly endorsed by the fulsome comments I have received…
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Neil Stoddart OBE, a former president of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW)…
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The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers will hold its annual conference and lunch on Friday, 6 September, at The Pavilion, Ingliston, Edinburgh. This is a…
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We find ourselves at a pivotal moment regarding the impending increase in FSS meat industry charge rates for the fiscal year 2024/25.  The 20% surge…
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By Scott Walker At the request of the Scottish Government, Food Standards Scotland (FSS), in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, modelled the impact of…
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Lively Discussion on Recruitment, Perception, and Future Hopes Kicking off the New Year, industry leaders gathered for a thought-provoking panel discussion at SAMW’s New Year…
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One of London’s most talked about new places to eat has credited the Scotch beef it serves for helping win rave reviews. Michelin-starred chefs and top…
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Food Business Operators (FBOs) in the red meat sector have a direct relationship with Food Standards Scotland (FSS) via its official controls, including inspections, enforcement,…
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A Scottish Government spokesman made the following comment to The Courier – https://www.thecourier.co.uk – in response to SAMW’s blog post – Time running out on…
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The need to sort out the UK’s requirement to apply new veterinary declarations to meat exports destined for EU customers must be given top priority…
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