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Almost 60 per cent of small abattoirs set for closure in next five years

More than half (59 per cent) of small abattoir owners are preparing to shut up shop over the next five years, new research from National Craft Butchers (NCB) has shown.

Abi Kay
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Almost 60 per cent of small abattoirs set for closure in next five years

More than half (59 per cent) of small abattoir owners are preparing to shut up shop over the next five years, new research from National Craft Butchers (NCB) has shown. Small and local abattoir owners...

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