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NFU Scotland statement on ABP and ScotBeef announcement

The acquisition of ScotBeef’s Bridge of Allan abattoir and Queenslie meat packing plant in Scotland by ABP Food Group is a significant concern for our membership writes NFU Scotland’s President, Martin Kennedy:

Any consolidation in red meat processing risks undermining the healthy competition required in our markets for red meat. 

The future of our vibrant live auction ring system is critical to transparency for the primary producer, and this must be maintained in Scotland. 

That said, we welcome any commitment to maintain Scottish processing and packaging sites under ABP, and we are relieved that ScotBeef will continue to operate in Inverurie, Annan and East Kilbride. These sites play a crucial role in adding value to farm businesses, as well as supporting local communities through jobs, and protecting our standards and provenance. 

It is imperative that investment in the sector continues to focus on local, multi species abattoirs to maintain and underpin production of our iconic red meat in Scotland.

Author: Martin Kennedy

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Martin Kennedy

Martin is a tenant farmer in Aberfeldy, Highland Perthshire and farms with his wife Jane and three daughters. They have 600 ewes and 60 cows on the farm rising from 800ft to 2,500ft. Martin served two years as Highland Perthshire Branch chair, before representing East Central region on the LFA committee in 2009. Martin went on to be Vice-Chair before chairing the committee for three years. He was elected Vice-President in 2017 and elected as President in 2021.

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