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QMS proposal: QMS is asking the industry for an increase in the red meat levy to deliver the priorities outlined in its new five-year strategy. …
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SAMW response to the Scottish Government’s publication of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill: “This an important step in allowing Ministers to make new…
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Speech by SAMW President, Ian Bentley, delivered to the annual conference in Edinburgh on September 1, 2023. Cabinet Secretary, ladies, and gentlemen, it is a…
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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…
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SAMW has written to Mark Spencer, Minister of State for Food, Farming and Fisheries; Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands;…
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The Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Walker as its new Executive Manager. Mr Walker, who was…
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“As an Association we deplore any fraudulent practices in our industry,” said SAMW President, Ian Bentley. “Events like these (NFCU investigation) bring the industry into…
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Five former presidents marked the 30-year anniversary of the birth of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) with a walk down memory lane at…
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It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Martin Morgan, Executive Manager of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) has died…
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SAMW joins all-industry bodies in agriculture policy demand The recently-established Food & Agriculture Stakeholders’ Taskforce (FAST) has challenged the Scottish Government to take urgent steps…
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Food & drink market trade specialists visited Scotland this week to experience what sets Scotland’s red meat apart. As part of a trade tour to…
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On behalf of all our members, associate members and everyone connected with the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers it is with great sadness that we…
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A sustainable future for red meat supply Ian Bentley, SAMW President, outlines his vision for the Scottish red meat sector in 2030 Those of us…
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Selected quotes from 2022 Conference speakers: Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, speaking at the end of the week in…
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SAMW’s 2022 conference made a welcome return after a Covid-enforced two-year break with a new one-day format and an impressive array of speakers. Helping members…
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Jimmy Stoddart was one of the pioneers of Scotland’s lamb export trade with France and his recent passing brought back memories of our industry’s links…
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2022 and beyond will go down as being among the most challenging periods for Scotland’s red meat sector since the industry faced the foot-and-mouth outbreaks…
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The new President of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers (SAMW) is Ian Bentley, who brings a 30-year career in food retailing to the role,…
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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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