Lamb processing site acquired by Waterford's Dawn Meats UK division 

The site already employs over 90 people, with the products being sold to retail, wholesale, foodservice and export markets.

The companies have worked together for several years, with Dunbia's parent company, Dawn Meats previously purchasing the Jasper beef abattoir and boning facility in Treburley in Cornwall in 2014.

Dunbia, the UK division of Waterford-headquartered Dawn Meats Group has expanded its presence in the West Country following its acquisition of a lamb processing site in Cornwall for an undisclosed amount.

Founded in 1930, The H R Jasper & Sons lamb abattoir processes up to 10,000 lambs a week, with Dunbia saying the acquisition will "further enhance its position as Britain's leading lamb and beef processor."