http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk This is the RSS syndication feed for MeatTradeNewsDaily.co.uk. Waitrose is the first supermarket chain in Scotland to sign up to an innovative distribution hub which gives its smaller suppliers across Scotland a more cost effective way to get products on its shelves. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140512/scotland___good_news_foe_waitrose_suppliers_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Campbells Prime Meat, the Linlithgow-based food supplier, saw operating profits fall by more than a third last year as higher costs took the shine off an increase in sales. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170512/scotland___profits_down_at_campbells_prime_meat_.aspx the scotsman Sun, 20 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Buyers from Germany, Austria, Romania and Switzerland snapped up the leading lots at the first-ever sale of imported UK-bred Aberdeen-Angus at Wertingen, Bavaria. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040512/scotland___aberdeen_angus_heifers_sell_in_germany_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Another export market has opened up for Scottish beef with the granting yesterday of the necessary health certificates for exports of de-boned fresh beef heading for the United Arab Emirates. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/180512/scotland___scottish_beef_for_the_middle_east_.aspx the scotsman Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Quality Meat Scotland today (Wednesday, 16th May) welcomed news that a health certificate for exports of deboned, fresh beef has been obtained by the UK for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/160512/scotland___united_arab_emirates_opens_door_to_scotch_beef.aspx Quality Meat Scotland Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT NFU Scotland is reminding all farmers and crofters that crunch time is fast approaching for them to complete and submit their annual application form for Scotland’s various support schemes. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/170512/scotland___farm_support_schemes_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Supermarket chain J Sainsbury pledged to continue its expansion north of the Border, despite slowing its UK-wide opening programme, but warned that increased rates for large stores in Scotland would affect how much it invests. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110512/scotland___big_plans_from_sainsbury_north_of_the_border_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Buyers are being urgently sought for one of Europe’s most advanced meat processing plants, after the company that owns the facility, Caithness Beef and Lamb, was today (Monday 30th April) placed in administration http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/010512/scotland___new_m_caithness_beef_and_lamb_abattoir_and_processing_plant_in_administration.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT There has been strong interest expressed in the £4m Caithness Beef and Lamb abattoir and meat processing plant that was placed in administration on Monday this week (30th April). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030512/scotland___strong_interest_in_caithness_beef_and_lamb_abattoir_0.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Intense competition and rising costs within the meat slaughtering and processing sectors blamed. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140512/scotland___beef_and_lamb_abattoir_closed_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Hill sheep farmers went on the offensive yesterday with a campaign highlighting the fact that their efforts result in far more than choice lamb chops even although this red meat is high in omega 3 which aids human health. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140512/scotland___importance_of_sheep_farming_.aspx the scotsman Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT EU HEALTH commissioner John Dalli yesterday confirmed that the commission would not be bringing forward any new rules on animal transport. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140512/scotland___livestock_transport_.aspx the scotsman Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Scotland’s red meat promotional body, Quality Meat Scotland, has found itself “piggy in the middle” in a political dispute between a leading MEP and the Scottish Government. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140512/scotland___quality_meat_scotland_qms.aspx the scotsman Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sheep farmers were urged yesterday to maintain production to meet the demand for Scotch lamb in both home and export markets. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/140512/scotland___sheep_farmers_making_good_money_.aspx the scotsman Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sheep farmers were urged yesterday to maintain production to meet the demand for Scotch lamb in both home and export markets. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080512/scotland___lamb_production_.aspx the scotsman Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Commenting on the report, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said: http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/110512/scotland___farmers_and_cap_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The National Beef Association (NBA) is positive that a single body for Scotland can be formed, with NBA Scotland and the Scottish Beef Cattle Association joining forces to become a more influential organisation. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/260412/scotland___nba_positive_about_future_of_scottish_beef_association.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Farmers and land managers in some key water supply catchment areas will be able to benefit from an innovative scheme by Scottish Water where grants of up to £10,000 a year can be claimed for actions taken to reduce pollution. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100512/scotland___farmers_and_water_.aspx the scotsman Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT After comprehensively rubbishing the specific proposals put forward by the European agricultural commissioner aimed at financing environmental objectives in the next Common Agricultural Policy, Scottish cabinet secretary Richard Lochhead said it was time for them to be cast aside. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080512/scotland___cap_payments_.aspx the scotsman Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT If there was a view that all states of the EU were drifting somewhat reluctantly to a consensus on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy, that was blown apart yesterday by Kevin Kinsella, the director of livestock for the Irish Farmers Union. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080512/scotland___kevin_kinsella_on_farm_payments_.aspx the scotsman Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The on-line home of Scotch Beef and Lamb has been upgraded by Quality Meat Scotland with the launch this week of a fresh new look with added functionality and better social media features. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/080512/scotland___stylish_and_sociable_new_look_website_for_scotch_beef_and_lamb_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT McIntosh Donald, quality Scottish butcher since 1904, is bringing its premium quality beef steak burgers to Scottish supermarkets for the first time in its history. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/230412/scotland___tesco_buying_burgers_from_mcintosh_donald_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT 60 cattle have been culled in Scotland after an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis (TB). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300412/scotland____tb_reactors_culled_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT SAUSAGE skin maker Devro yesterday unveiled a rise in sales during the first quarter, as export growth made up for a slow start to the year in its domestic market. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300412/scotland___sausage_skins_for_china_.aspx the scotsman Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A CAITHNESS businessman is to sue the Bank of Scotland for around £10 million after one of his companies went into administration. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030512/scotland___abattoir_owner_sues_bank_for__million__.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The National Beef Association and the Scottish Beef Cattle Association are expected to join into a single body in Scotland. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040512/scotland___beef_associations_to_merge_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT A farmer is threatening to sue the Bank of Scotland for £10 million after claiming he was forced to put a £4m meat processing plant into administration. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/030512/scotland___farmer_to_sue_his_bank_.aspx the scotsman Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT ARTISAN cheesemakers and other small food and drink producers in Scotland are breaking into supermarkets for the first time thanks to a new concept in distribution. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/250412/scotland___pies_for_tesco_and_waitrose_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT BBQ guide http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020512/scotland___quality_meat_scotland_is_helping_high_street_butchers_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT CAITHNESS BEEF AND LAMB IN ADMINISTRATION http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/300412/scotland___new_m_caithness_beef_and_lamb_abattoir_and_processing_plant__for_sale_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sausage skin maker Devro today unveil a rise in sales during the first quarter, as export growth made up for a slow start to the year in its domestic market. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200412/scotaland___devro_sausage_skins_making_buckets_of_money_.aspx the scotsman Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Due to continuing difficult trading conditions within the meat industry, up to 30 posts at Scotch Premier Meat are at risk from redundancy as a result of the company having to reduce its operating costs. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240412/scotland___abattoir_jobs_on_the_line_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Aviagen and Cherkizovo Group, Russia’s leading poultry meat producer and one of Aviagen’s key Russian customers, have completed a series of meetings at Aviagen’s European headquarters in Edinburgh in a move designed to share technical information and improve understanding of modern farming methods. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240412/scotland___aviagen_welcomes_cherkizovo_group_to_scotland.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT According to Scottish Government figures, 7900 Scottish beef producers submitted claims for approximately 434,000 calves in 2011. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270412/scotland___help_for_beef_farmers_.aspx the scotsman Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The ANM Group is to begin a consultation process with staff at Scotch Premier Meat in Inverurie over possible job losses. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200412/scotland___anm_group_to_begin_consultation_process_with_staff_at_scotch_premier_meat_over_possible_.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Scottish beef breeders will receive a boost this month with the announcement that some £22 million will be paid out under the Scottish beef calf scheme. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200412/scotland___m_calf_bonus_.aspx the scotsman Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Meets Inspirational Winners of QMS/sportscotland Healthy Living Bursary http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/200412/scotland___qms_on_healthy_food_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Cattle Prices and Supplies http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/130412/scotland___qms_meat_report.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT As the operator of the largest Domino’s Pizza franchise in Scotland, Sean Geddes is gobbling up an ever-increasing slice of the fast-food market in the Lothians and Fife, courtesy of his chain of 11 outlets. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020412/scotland___domino_pizza_big_plans_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT A EUROPEAN boycott of pork products which do not comply with the imminent ban on sow stalls and tethers could be on the cards. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/090412/scotland___pig_men_talking_too_soon_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Two Scottish meat processing plants have become the latest to be approved by the Scottish SPCA for their pork production and pig welfare standards. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040412/scotland___dunbia_get_scottish_spca_accreditation_for_elgin_meat_plant_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT THERE IS no good reason for UK consumers to eat any less red meat – so long as it is good UK-produced red meat. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040412/scotland___eating_meat_is_good_for_you.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Nine high profile international journalists were among the first visitors to view cattle in an impressive new livestock housing development at Netherton Farm near Blackford. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/100412/scotland___food_journalists_impressed_with_scotch_beef_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT NBA expresses concern at number of Scottish businesses that will be affected by proposed spreading and spraying rules. The National Beef Association is urging the Scottish Government to reconsider proposed changes to the General Binding Rules (GBRs), drawing attention to the huge number of farms that would be affected. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/130412/scotland___nba_expresses_concern_at_businesses_affected_by_proposed_spreading_and_spraying_rules.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT George Lyon, MEP, is leading a delegation today from the National Sheep Association (NSA) Scotland and NFU Scotland to a meeting with senior officials at the European Commission in Brussels to discuss proposals that would allow farmers to tag sheep only when they leave the farm. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/040412/scotland___tagging_sheep_is_no_big_deal_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT George Lyon MEP has commented on the claim by Shetland crofter Norman Leask that the European Commission told him the definition of "permanent grassland" in the new CAP could lead to a substantial reduction of Scottish hill land qualifying for Single Farm Payment (SFP). http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020412/scotland___cap_reform.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Charolais Meet Solid Commercial Demand in Stirling http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/240212/scotland___charolais_bulls_peak_at__gns_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Scottish firms are leading the charge overseas as figures published today reveal that the UK’s food and soft drink exports topped £12 billion for the first time last year. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/020412/scotland___food_and_drink_sales.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Dozens of sheep belonging to the same farmer have been stolen in two separate thefts in East Lothian. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/290312/scotland___concerns_over_sheep_stealing_.aspx Argentine Beef Packers S.A. Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Netherton Aberdeen-Angus herd of Messrs W and D McLaren, Auchterarder, Perthshire, is pleased to announce the private export sale of eight heifers and a bull to the Carrera family from Catalonia, Spain, after the family visited Netherton when they were over at the Stirling Bull Sales in February. http://www.meattradenewsdaily.co.uk/news/270312/scotland___netherton_angus_exports_heifers_and_a_bull_to_spain.aspx newsroom - meattradenewsdaily.co.uk Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT