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SAMW @MeatSamw

Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers represents red meat industry views and interests of its member companies, working closely with partner organisations.

Joined January 2022
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Looking forward to key Highland Show debate. samw.org.uk/2026/06/15/const…

Constructive approach - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

Scotland’s red meat sector is looking forward to working constructively with the new Scottish Government to support food policy, economic growth and jobs across one... More>>

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What consumers really think about lab-grown meat samw.org.uk/2026/02/09/what-…

What Consumers Really Think About Lab Grown Meat - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

A recent rapid evidence review by the Food Standards Agency on consumer views of cell-cultivated products offers a useful reality check.  Drawing on UK and... More>>

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SAMW welcomes new QMS Board members samw.org.uk/2026/02/09/qms-b…

QMS Board appointments - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

Frank Ross, Gareth Scott, and Isla Roebuck have been appointed as new members of the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) Board. SAMW welcomes these appointments and... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
29 Dec 2025
Sharp focus on red meat future in 2026 samw.org.uk/2025/12/29/sharp…

Sharp focus on red meat future in 2026 - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

The future of Scottish red meat production will move firmly to the centre of the national political debate in 2026 as voters choose the next... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
12 Dec 2025
Tribute: Sandy Cooper samw.org.uk/2025/12/12/tribu…

Tribute: Sandy Cooper - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

Sandy was a strong and extremely active member of SAMW’s Executive Council and will be missed by all who knew him and worked with him... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
7 Oct 2025
Key findings in FSS Report - samw.org.uk/2025/10/07/samw-…

SAMW response to FSS meat & dairy report - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

Why Meat Matters for Scotland’s Children A new report from Food Standards Scotland (FSS), produced in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, has shed important... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
29 Sep 2025
Grow Baby Grow! samw.org.uk/2025/09/29/scott…

Scottish red meat industry seeks ‘Grow Baby Grow’ backing - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

Scotland’s meat wholesalers have called on government leaders to back the red meat industry’s ‘Grow Baby Grow’ agenda. “While our governments in London and Edinburgh... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
25 Jun 2025
Red meat - Growth or Decline? samw.org.uk/2025/06/25/red-m…

Red meat – growth or decline? - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

Scotland’s red meat sector has enormous growth potential with growing domestic and international demand.  But that potential has been squandered by years of political indifference, shallow... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
11 Sep 2024
Conference warning - samw.org.uk/2024/09/11/scots…

Scots livestock decline putting jobs, economy and food security at risk - Scottish Association of...

Scotland’s meat wholesalers have issued a stark warning that the rural landscape of Scotland will undergo significant change if the ongoing decline in cattle numbers... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
4 Sep 2024
SAMW conference preview - samw.org.uk/2024/09/04/call-…

Call for improved collaboration - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

The future strength and profitability of red meat production and processing in Scotland will depend on securing improved collaboration between industry, government and regulators says... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
20 Aug 2024
Tribute: Neil Stoddart OBE, FRAgS. samw.org.uk/2024/08/20/tribu…

Tribute: Neil Stoddart OBE, FRAgS - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

By Alistair Donaldson   Neil was a hugely respected stalwart of the meat industry, a point strongly endorsed by the fulsome comments I have received... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
12 Aug 2024
Neil Stoddart. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Neil Stoddart OBE, a former president of SAMW and a leading figure across many Scottish and UK farming organisations. samw.org.uk/2024/08/12/neil-…

Neil Stoddart - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

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)... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
19 Jun 2024
SAMW President voices industry warning. samw.org.uk/2024/06/19/stabi…

Stability vital for Scottish cattle numbers - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

Maintaining Scottish livestock numbers, maximising the domestic processing of quality red meat and ensuring we have a competitive processing industry are the three top priority... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
3 Jun 2024
Alan Brown becomes SAMW’s new President - samw.org.uk/2024/06/03/alan-…

Alan Brown becomes SAMW President - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

The new President of the Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers is Alan Brown who brings 40 years of meat trade experience to the role of... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
28 Mar 2024
SAMW oppose excessive OV & MHI cost rise impact. samw.org.uk/2024/03/28/exces…

Excessive cost rise impacts Scottish meat chain - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

Scotland’s meat industry is at risk of being rendered ‘uncompetitive’ in comparison to the rest of the UK by the imposition of huge cost increases... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
7 Mar 2024
SAMW comment on FSS meat & climate report - samw.org.uk/2024/03/07/red-m…

Red Meat, Health, and Climate Change in Scotland - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

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... More>>

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Food Standards Scotland@FSScot
7 Mar 2024
Our new research, in collaboration with @EdinburghUni, reveals Scotland's potential to meet Climate Change Committee targets for meat consumption reduction through dietary shifts in line with existing Eatwell Guide advice. Learn more: bit.ly/3v7165y
Modelling the impact of reduction in meat and dairy on micronutrient intakes in Scotland. Our research reveals that Scotland could make significant progress towards climate targets for reduction in meat consumption by following dietary advice in the Eatwell Guide.

ALT Modelling the impact of reduction in meat and dairy on micronutrient intakes in Scotland. Our research reveals that Scotland could make significant progress towards climate targets for reduction in meat consumption by following dietary advice in the Eatwell Guide.
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SAMW@MeatSamw
17 Jan 2024
Dynamic debate at SAMW New Year Lunch samw.org.uk/2024/01/17/navig…

Navigating Meat Industry Challenges at SAMW New Year Lunch 2024 - Scottish Association of Meat...

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... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
3 Jan 2024
Make 2024 big for Scots meat progress. samw.org.uk/2024/01/02/time-…

Time to promote and support our domestic industry - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

It’s unnerving how much change has taken place over the past 12 months while, at the same time, how little has been achieved in terms... More>>

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SAMW@MeatSamw
14 Dec 2023
Scotch beef acclaimed at top London restaurant. samw.org.uk/2023/12/14/rave-…

Rave reviews for Scotch Beef at top London restaurant - Scottish Association of Meat Wholesalers

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... More>>

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