HR Jasper & Sons

The first sheep abattoir was sited at East Petherwin ranch, South Petherwin in 1903. Harold Jasper founded H R Jasper & Son in 1930 at East Petherwin Farm.

In 1960, the company moved to a new location at Botathan Farm as it began to grow. Graham Jasper, Graham's son and the current Chairman, converted the company into a limited liability company in 1972. Graham's sons Keith and David Jasper are also Directors of the business, and Keith Jasper is currently the Managing Director of H R Jasper & Son Ltd. The current location was expanded in 1976, and it was remodeled in 1992 as demand for lamb began to exceed the facility's capacity to slaughter it. A new chiller and loading bay, as well as a new slaughter line, were redesigned.