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Representatives from all across Scotland’s venison sector hear plans for one of our most iconic and sustainable food products

The Scottish Venison Summit took place on Monday 20 November at the Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, Perthshire. Under the title Taking Stock the summit attended by around 100 delegates from right across the venison supply chain – stalkers and … Continue reading

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Scottish Venison Summit at Birnam on 20 November 2023

‘Taking Stock’, the Scottish Venison summit, will take place at the Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, Birnam, Perthshire from 10.00 to 16.30hrs on Monday 20 November 2023. The event is supported by the Association of Deer Management Groups (ADMG). The … Continue reading

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More venison for the third sector

Scottish Venison and the Country Food Trust agree way forward on Scottish Venison Day 4 September to see more Scottish venison routed to charitable causes Scottish Venison, the body that represents the Scottish venison sector has agreed a ‘supply template’ … Continue reading

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Highland Game secures multi-million pound deal with Aldi UK with latest launch

This summer light up the BBQ and experience Aldi’s NEW Specially Selected Smoky Venison Burger (£2.99, 340g), available from all 104 Aldi Scottish stores from 16 June showcasing venison at great value. Aldi shoppers across the UK are now able … Continue reading

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Scotland’s wild venison sector launches ‘statement of intent’ on greenhouse gas emissions in response to climate emergency

Scotland’s wild venison sector has come together to produce a statement of intent (SOI) committing to research and take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Scottish Government’s call to respond to the climate emergency. The statement … Continue reading

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Scottish Quality Wild Venison (SQWV) engages SAI Global to provide a high-quality assurance service for Scottish venison producers

Scottish Quality Wild Venison (SQWV) has engaged SAI Global to manage the SQWV standards and to provide the next phase of quality assurance service for Scottish venison producers. Scottish Quality Wild Venison Ltd (SQWV) is an independent company that, for … Continue reading

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Good news for Scottish Venison on Scottish Venison Day, 4 September 2021

UK retail venison sales continue to rise Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, welcomes additional funding for venison sector through Scotland Food & Drink Partnership Covid recovery programme Scottish Venison Day falls annually on 4 September, also the launch … Continue reading

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Venison is a homegrown, sustainable and healthy solution to protein shortages says Highland Game

Sector seeks support as Eat Venison Day kicks off Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight on Saturday 4September Highland Game, the UK’s leading wild venison supplier, is calling on retailers, butchers, restaurateurs and consumers to support the sector through a critical … Continue reading

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On Monday 1 March the online campaign to support Scottish Venison goes live

The campaign is a part of the joint, industry and Scottish Government recovery plan for Scotland’s farming, fishing, food and drink sector. The first project to receive funding through this programme it is delivered by SAOS and the Scottish Venison … Continue reading

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Christmas cracker – wild British venison striploin fillets from Highland Game set to fly off Aldi’s shelves for Christmas

Scottish Venison is delighted to hear that Highland Game will be supplying wild British venison striploin fillets into Aldi, fully larder trimmed, and in time for Christmas. For the first time, shoppers across 900 Aldi stores UK wide will be … Continue reading

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Welcome boost for Scottish Venison with funding injection from Scottish Government to help through COVID-19

The Scottish Venison Association can announce that it is receiving £50k funding support from the Scottish Government to help maintain supply chains, raise awareness and increase visibility and purchase of Scottish venison products through a tactical campaign starting in December. … Continue reading

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Short supply chain from stalker to butcher is the focus for Scottish Venison Day

Scottish Venison Day 4 September will be marked this year by the launch of an initiative to promote the short supply chain from stalker or estate direct to their local butcher or restaurant.  Legislation allows the supply of small quantities … Continue reading

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Highland Game delivers £150,000 investment to combat Corona impact and protect frontline staff

Dundee based food firm, Highland Game, has announced an investment of over £150,000 implementing a set of stringent measures following the outbreak of COVID-19 ensuring safety and security for all employees.  The UK’s largest producer of venison employing over 80 … Continue reading

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UK retail venison market increases in value by almost 11% during 2019 latest research shows

Detailed market research undertaken across the UK has indicated that the retail home venison market is growing in value, recording an increase of 10.9% through 2019. The market research undertaken by Kantar and new attitudinal research by 56 Degree Insight … Continue reading

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Don’t be tempted by illegal venison warns SVA

Following a reported increase in ‘doorstep sales’ and giving away of venison, the Scottish Venison Association has issued the following statement: However well meaning, the giving away or selling of any wild game meat outside of the hunter’s exemption (“to … Continue reading

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Venison supply contract good for jobs, local business and Scotland

Forestry and Land Scotland’s deer management programme was hailed as exemplary when Rural Affairs Minister, Mairi Gougeon, on 3 March 2020 announced a £13 million, five-year venison supply contract between Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) and Highland Game Ltd. The … Continue reading

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Highland Game announces new multi-million pound partnerships

Increased demand for lean protein fuelling growth for Scottish venison supplier The award-winning Scottish supplier of wild venison, Highland Game, has secured a new partnership with the UK’s largest recipe box company Gousto and increased distribution with UK wholesale partners … Continue reading

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Scottish Venison day fillip as Scottish Government pledges funding to enable market research project

The Scottish Government has confirmed today, Scottish Venison Day, 4 September, that it will fund baseline research to help Scotland’s venison producers and processors better understand the UK venison market, its challenges and opportunities.   One year on from the … Continue reading

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