Following the recent acquisition of Proper Cornish , it was also announced this month that H. R. Jasper & Son, the lamb abattoir at Treburley, has been bought out by Dunbia, whose parent company Dawn Meats purchased Jaspers’ beef abattoir in Treburley in 2014. The Jasper family business was founded in 1930 and the plant at Treburley processes 10,000 lambs a week, supplying supermarkets, food service and export markets.
Whether there is a reflection here on Britain’s exit from the EU or simply investment opportunities from a weak sterling, we do seem to be seeing increased ownership of Cornish businesses by non-local concerns. One owner is, of course, no different from another (unless perhaps it is a co-operative): the important thing is securing economic growth in the county and continuing our traditional and innovative foods.
That said, another acquisition this month is of more local origin. Skinner’s Brewery, which went into administration last September, has been purchased by Indian Queens based Goodh Brewing who will be continuing to brew Skinner’s best known beers such as Betty Stogs, Cornish Knocker, and Ginger Tosser.