Scotbeef entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ian Galloway CBE is to be awarded an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow later this month.

Ian Galloway will receive a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery honorary degree in recognition of his contribution to food safety and animal welfare at a ceremony in the Bute Hall, University of Glasgow on 29 June 2009. Ian Galloway

As one of the key drivers of quality, safety, and welfare in meat production in the UK, Galloway is recognised internationally. Chairman and Chief Executive of JW Galloway Group, Galloway trained in Germany, New Zealand, Australia and the USA before bringing his experience to bear in creating the UK’s first meat processing plant in the 1960s. Growing his business to its current size of over 500 employees and a turnover of £110m, Ian Galloway has contributed significantly to the Scottish economy and the international reputation now enjoyed by Scottish beef. His company supplies Marks and Spencer, Sainbury’s, the Co-operative and Harrods.

Besides his facilities in Bridge of Allan, East Kilbride and Queenslie his newest retail plant is the largest investment of its kind in the UK and represents the highest standards of equipment and hygiene in Europe. It is noteworthy that with his insistence on food safety and welfare, Galloway was the first to achieve EC quality standards and pioneered the use of veterinary surgeons in management, long before it became a government requirement.   

Clerk of Senate & Vice Principal of the University of Glasgow, Graham Caie said: “The University is delighted to recognise and honour Ian Galloway’s outstanding contribution to the safety of the nation’s food supply. Mr Galloway is a long-standing friend of the University of Glasgow and his support is allowing the rebuilding of the food animal teaching facilities at Garscube and his company facilitates Masters level training, ensuring the continued prominence of veterinary graduates in the food industry.”

Ian Galloway CBE will receive his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery honorary degree at the graduation ceremony on 29 June in the Bute Hall at the University of Glasgow.

Further information:
Martin Shannon, Media Relations Officer
University of Glasgow Tel: 0141 330 8593

First published: 4 June 2009

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