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Inverurie butcher sold to royal ham supplier as more than 100 staff made redundant

Aberdeenshire-based butcher Donald Russell has been taken over by DukesHill Ham Company, which supplies meat to the Royal Family, but staff have been made redundant at its Inverurie factory

Chris Brayford
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"DukesHill and Donald Russell are a natural fit as sister brands, sharing the same core values with a commitment to championing British farming and artisans, and an unwavering dedication to producing the highest quality fine foods. Exciting times [are] ahead as we continue to strive to become the UK's leading artisan fine food group and bring the joy of exceptional food to our customers."
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"DukesHill and Donald Russell are a natural fit as sister brands, sharing the same core values with a commitment to championing British farming and artisans, and an unwavering dedication to producing the highest quality fine foods. Exciting times [are] ahead as we continue to strive to become the UK's leading artisan fine food group and bring the joy of exceptional food to our customers."

A long-standing Aberdeenshire butcher has been shut down resulting in the loss of 120 jobs. Farmers Guardian had reported in April that Inverurie-based Donald Russell had made 30 staff redundant at...

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