Tag #Slaughterhouse Closure

What is the immediate impact of the Alès slaughterhouse closure on the Gard region's food production and distribution?

The Alès slaughterhouse, the only large-capacity abattoir in Gard, France, will cease operations on January 15th, 2025, after nine months of receivership and a history of financial struggles. Its closure leaves 600 regular clients, including farmers and butchers, without a local facility. The abattoir, which processed 3,500 tons of meat in 2023, significantly down from its 5,000-ton capacity, faced declining volumes and repeated financial crises.