Dunbia acquires H R Jasper and Son

The H R Jasper and Son lamb abattoir in Launceston will further enhance Dunbia’s position as Britain’s leading lamb and beef processor.

The Jasper family business was formed in 1930 and processes up to 10,000 lambs a week, with products sold to retail, wholesale, foodservice and export markets.

The site employs 90 people and all staff are being retained.

Niall Browne, Chief Executive Officer at Dunbia, said: “The reputation and demand for high-quality West Country lamb is growing both within Britain and across Europe and we look forward to continuing to work with farmers in Cornwall and across the South West to promote this excellent product to both new and existing customers.”

Keith Jasper, Managing Director of H R Jasper and Son, added: “We have a proud history of providing great service to both our farmers and our customers and as the family now passes on the business, we are confident that Dunbia will continue that tradition.

“We have been doing business with Dunbia for many years. It’s a family business like ours and has previous experience of acquiring and developing businesses in the West Country. Our family looks forward to continuing to work with Dunbia on the site.”