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Proud to support, develop, promote and protect the Scottish red meat sector as Chief Executive of Quality Meat Scotland @qmsscotland

Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined January 2012
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Alan Clarke (QMS) retweeted
In support of pig producers, QMS and @AHDB have today announced a pork levy holiday during November 2021 in response to the continued build-up of pigs on farm, falling prices and high production costs. Read more: bit.ly/3FHwpEN
Great to see so many people cooking from scratch Enjoy
‘Make It’ campaign set to hit TV screens across Scotland QMS are excited to announce a 12-week partnership with STV which will include four short infomercials featuring ‘Make It’ style recipe inspiration. Read the full article here👉 bit.ly/2VmQ5bJ #MakeItScotch
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Our helpline - 0300 111 4166 - is open every day from 7am to 11pm. We're here to support people in Scottish agriculture. Are you ok? Are your neighbours, friends and family ok? Please #keeptalking and call us if you need us. #rsabi #keeptalking
Alan Clarke (QMS) retweeted
Food Standards Scotland @FSScot have published a coronavirus Q&A for consumers and food businesses which includes links to public health and business advice👍. Click here for more info 👉bit.ly/3dzb4yW
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Alan Clarke (QMS) retweeted
🙌 @NFUStweets @SAMW_meat @unitedauctions @anmgroup @ScoCraftButcher @scotfoodjames @NSA_Scotland @ScottishBeefAss @SAYFC @AndyMcgowan179 @scotfoodjames – at Edinburgh, Scotland
Rural Economy Secretary @FergusEwingMSP has paid tribute to everyone working in the Scottish food industry – producers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers - for ensuring essential products continue to reach people and communities all across the country.
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Alan Clarke (QMS) retweeted
Scot Gov #COVID19 advice for animal owners + keepers is now available and answers some frequently asked questions. Please take a moment or two to read it. gov.scot/publications/corona…
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Alan Clarke (QMS) retweeted
Prominent commentators have seriously suggested that the UK doesn’t need its own agriculture +can live on faux meat etc Enough of that, it’s time to support and cherish the farmers who produce our meat, dairy and eggs. They are the people who will feed us. heraldscotland.com/news/1834…
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Great to see the Cabinet Secretary recognising all of the workers which have kept high quality local food on Scottish consumers tables!
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Alan Clarke (QMS) retweeted
Butchers across Scotland are supporting their communities in efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19. With social distancing in effect, members of @ScoCraftButcher & @Scotch_Butchers are providing customers with deliveries of Scotch Beef, Scotch Lamb & Specially Selected Pork. 👍
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Thank you Cabinet Secretary it has been fantastic seeing how the Scottish food supply chain has pulled together in this world crisis!
Rural Economy Secretary @FergusEwingMSP has paid tribute to everyone working in the Scottish food industry – producers, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers - for ensuring essential products continue to reach people and communities all across the country.
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Alan Clarke (QMS) retweeted
SUPPORT GOES NATIONAL FOR SCOTCH LAMB ON ST ANDREW’S DAY @scotgov @qmscotland & @NFUStweets back call to urge retailers & families to join a campaign to make #ScotchLamb PGI the national dish....... Press Release bit.ly/34frwz2 #LambforStAndrewsDay @balfronhigh
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Thank you for having us. Well done P4 at @MidCalder_PS. #MeatWithIntegrity
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Alan Clarke (QMS) retweeted
Did you see the fantastic spread in The Sunday Times on Scotch Lamb, Naturally, featuring farmer Peter Eccles, @iskingy & James Rock, craft butcher Alan Kennedy & Jonathan MacDonald from Ox and Finch about why he chooses local Scotch Lamb PGI? #scotchlambpgi #meatwithintegrity
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So well deserved!!!!
And huge congratulations to our Economics Services Director Stuart Ashworth who was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the red meat industry at the @MeatManagement awards tonight. Well done Stuart! 👏😊
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Alan Clarke (QMS) retweeted
What a team - so proud to be involved with such a great organisation with such dedicated people 🍾🌟🎉
And our marketing & comms team have just won best in-house team @PRCA_Scotland awards #PRCADARE as well as best consumer relations for our #scotchlamb campaign! #proud @NFUStweets @NSA_Scotland @RuralMattersSG @SAYFC
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Alan Clarke (QMS) retweeted
Congratulations to our marketing & comms team and @WeberShandwick who have just won a consumer campaign award @PRCA_Scotland #PRCADARE awards for our #scotchlamb campaign! 👏👏👏
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