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UK Government dithering on the implemention of essential Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) controls, which are needed to protect both public and animal health relating to…
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For anyone missing SAMW’s annual New Year Lunch, which usually took place on the second Friday of January, here is a look back at our…
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The lack of a workable and practicable visa scheme, through which to recruit skilled staff from EU countries, coupled with ever rising costs from all…
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Post Brexit export problems (Published: 2/2/22) MacDuff 1890, a family business dating back to the 19th century, recounts its trading experiences in the post Brexit…
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The challenge of keeping Scotland’s meat factories running against a backdrop of severe staff shortages is affecting businesses right across the country, with every indication…
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Joint industry letter send today (August 27, 2021) to: Home Secretary, UK Government; Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, UK Government; &…
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The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) took part in an all-industry meeting with Scottish Government ministers on July 8 to discuss serious concerns over…
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Rising concern over existing and potential labour shortages affecting Scotland’s meat processors has been highlighted by Alan McNaughton, newly elected president of the Scottish Association…
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Gift support totalling £8,300 has been distributed by the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers to four charities, using a zoom session to acknowledge the vital…
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SAMW has joined 10 other organisations across the Scottish food and drink sector as signatories to an urgent letter to the Prime Minister highlighting the…
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Scotland’s meat wholesalers have warned the Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack, that the red meat sector is heading for ‘substantial market turbulence’ during…
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Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched a series of new look infographics highlighting the Scottish red meat industry’s positive credentials relating to animal welfare, sustainability,…
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Scottish red meat production, processing and retailing must be fully protected against any health, welfare and environmental compromises linked to future trade deals says the…
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“At least 15% of our pre-Covid normal sales outlets for beef has ‘vanished’ due to the closure of hotels and restaurants, with sales to other…
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Food, farming, research and business leaders, including SAMW President, Andy McGowan, have put their name to a letter to Edinburgh University, following the recent defeated…
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It’s time to bust the myths surrounding meat production and consumption with fact-based truth and a big dose of reality, a task for producers, processors…
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Four charities shared gift support totalling £10,000 from the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) this year, drawing on funds raised during a charity auction…
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The role of the processor Unlike most food manufacturers, who assemble an end-product for the market from various raw or semi-processed materials, we start with…
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SAMW comment on transfer announcement by Food Standards Scotland SAMW President, Andy McGowan, said: “We welcome the fact that FSS has made a clear decision…
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Scotland’s meat wholesalers have developed a four-point strategy, designed to reboot the country’s falling livestock numbers, along with a plea for Government action to be…
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Member companies should not be asked to pay more for official controls, SAMW President, Andy McGowan, told delegates at the Association’s annual conference in Glasgow…
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