McIntyre Meats abattoir to close
A Wensleydale family-run abattoir is to close after 23 years in business.
The owners of McIntyre Meats, based near Bainbridge, say they have taken the decision due to increased bureaucracy and rising overheads.
The company was started by Martin and Lindsey McIntyre 23 years ago.
Lindsey told Richmondshire Today: “It’s not a decision we have taken lightly and we appreciate the impact this will have locally on farmers and the hospitality trade.
“The meat industry is the most regulated in the country and it’s become more and more difficult for us to do business.
“At the same time, the cost of everything, including electricity, is going up.”
The abattoir processes around 20 cattle and up to 500 sheep every week.
The business has eight members of staff.
Upper Dales North Yorkshire Council councillor Yvonne Peacock said the closure was “very disappointing”.
“I wont just affected the farming community but everybody in the whole area.
Joe Willis | Richmondshire Today
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