MEMBERS UPDATE 8th AUGUST 2024

Office Closed – Friday 9th August
Please note the Perth office will be closed on Friday 9th August 2024. The answer machine will be on or you can email to [email protected] target=_new>[email protected][email protected] or [email protected] .

The Scottish Red Meat Industry Profile Report

New industry report highlights resilience and growth potential of Scotland's red meat sector.
The ongoing resilience and economic importance of the red meat sector to rural Scotland was highlighted at Quality Meat Scotland's (QMS's) presentation to stakeholders across the supply chain at Turriff Show today (5 August 2024), following the release of the report. Read Meat Industry Profile report
The report also highlights that there are significant opportunities for the £2.8 billion Scottish red meat sector to further increase its contribution to Scotland's economy and to food security across the UK. In 2023, turnover from red meat processing in Scotland is estimated to have risen for a fourth consecutive year, lifting 1% to £975 million. And, despite cost-of-living challenges, people in Scotland spent around 8% more on red meat in 2023 – particularly more affordable cuts.

Regional Food Fund

The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership's Regional Food Fund is now open for another round of applications. With grants of between £1k and £5k available, The Fund aims to provide support for small scale regional and collaborative projects across the country.
To help you prepare for your application, you can view all the questions on the application form beforehand. You can view these questions h here. Please also read this guidance note carefully before completing the online application.
The closing date is 5pm, Friday 30th August. If you have any queries, please contact:rff@foodand drink.scot

Steakholder Session for Apprentices and Employers

Regional Meetings

The next regional meetings will take place on the following dates.

Monday 16th September – Carfraemill Hotel, Carfraemill, Scottish Borders
Tuesday 17th September – Garfield House Hotel, Stepps
Wednesday 18th September – Laichmoray Hotel, Elgin
Thursday 19th September – The Green Hotel, Kinross
All meetings will commence at 7.15pm and conclude at 9pm.

The meetings have a packed agenda including presentation from Corporate members Prephouse, TPS Scotland Ltd / Avo including a tasting of some of their products
Bewi our latest corporate member will be attending with a table to showcase their products.

Mark Turnbull, Turnbulls Food Hall, Alnwick will present “The Secret Silver Bullet to Grow Your Business” The 7 habits of highly successful retailers.

The evening will include the results announced for the “Beef Slice Sausage” awards sponsored by Colin Hewitson and “Make it with Pork” awards sponsored by Dalziel.
Please make a note in your diary and book your place to attend by email: [email protected] [email protected] or telephone 01738 637472.

Scotland Loves Local Week – 26th August to 1st September

The second annual Scotland Loves Local Week will take place from August 26th until September 1st 2024.
The week shines a spotlight on the critical difference that choosing local can mean to the future of communities – as well as showcasing the tremendous work taking place across the country to build stronger and more sustainable places.

It is organised by Scotland's Towns Partnership (STP), the voice of the country's towns, championing their place at the heart of the nation and advocating their pivotal role in a stronger and more sustainable future.

More information at: Scotland Loves Local Week to return for 2024 – Scotland's Town Centre Recovery Campaign – Home of the Scotland Loves Local campaign. (www.lovelocal.scot)

Scotland Loves Local Pledge
Businesses across the country are being encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to thinking local first by signing the new Scotland Loves Local Pledge.
The pledge signals an intention to build a better future for communities, with signatories promising to prioritise turning to – and spending with – local people and businesses whenever it is possible to do so, boosting their local economy.
Scotland Loves Local Pledge – Scotland's Town Centre Recovery Campaign – Home of the Scotland Loves Local campaign. (www.lovelocal.scot))

If you have any questions or queries, please get in touch using the contact details below.
MEMBER SERVICES – Bruce McCall:             [email protected]/a>                01738 637472
CRAFT SKILLS SCOTLAND – Claire Simpson:    [email protected]/a>               01738 637785

Bruce McCall
Scottish Craft Butchers
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