Jaspers is a family run business which started trading in 1850. Our current business was founded by H R Jasper, and his son Graham (currently the Company Chairman). Graham's two sons are the Managing Directors of the two operating sites. David Jasper for Jaspers Treburley Limited - beef, and Keith Jasper for HR Jasper & Son Limited - lamb.

In 1977 H R Jaspers & Son Limited acquired the Abattoir at Treburley.  Two years later Jaspers (Treburley) Limited was formed and we are still based at the original Treburley site.

The original abattoir was constructed at the present site in the mid 1960s. However the site has consistently been improved and upgraded in line with modern industry standards.

In October 1994, the site suffered an arson attack from an Animal Liberation group. Most of the transport fleet suffered considerable damage and a substantial part of the building had to be demolished.  Re-building commenced in December 1994 which included the redesign of the Lairage improvement to the slaughter line in early 1995; production restarted 31 March 1995.

March 1996 witnessed the BSE crisis take hold of the national Beef industry, closing the company down for a short period of time, depressing beef sales and reducing the beef related sales.

In Spring 2001, amidst the continuing effects of the Foot and Mouth epidemic, building work started on a major new Cutting Plant extension.  This was in response to changes in market forces and natural growth within the primal and manufacturing sectors.  The plant was completed by December 2001 and fully commissioned in January 2002.  This building was part funded by the EC Objective One funding that we were successfully provided.

Throughout these turbulent times, we remained focused and committed to providing our customers with a quality core product. We believe in attention to detail and honesty; throughout the trading process.