- New state of the art production site
- Full traceability from farm to fork
- High capacity multi-species abattoir facility
- Specialist foodservice and retail butchery divisions
- Nationwide distribution network
- Over 78 years of experience
About Us by Ben Ensor, Company Director
We are a family owned and run business that was established by my Grandfather 'Bob' over 78 years ago. He was a larger than life character who threw his heart and soul into everything he did and the family business was no exception. What started out as a small traditional butchers shop quickly diversified and expanded over the years into new areas of enterprise within the red meat sector. My father 'Robert' is now the company Chairman and I sit on the board alongside other family members and the senior management team. Together the team has worked tirelessly to develop the business from its humble beginnings to one that is now at the fore-front of its industry.
Today Ensors operates out of new, purpose built, state of the art premises. The site operates a multi-species abattoir, primal cutting plant and a further processing facility dedicated to producing meats and meat products that are of the highest quality. Our business boasts the very latest manufacturing technology amongst other abattoirs and all of our products are fully traceable from the farm to the fork - ensuring that provenance and product authenticity can be guaranteed.
Our Ethos & Values
At Ensors our philosophy is reassuringly simple, we produce quality assured, safe meats that are sourced from livestock reared using the very best animal husbandry practices.
As a long established business, honest family values remain at the heart of everything we do - giving you the confidence to select our business as a partner you can trust.
Our Services
In a market where food safety and consumer reassurance has never been more important, we are uniquely positioned to offer a complete service package to your business, right from the procurement of livestock to the delivery of the final product. We specialise in processing branded and own label meats for a range of sectors including retail, food service, wholesale and further processors, supplied through a nationwide distribution network. We also offer a service designed to support local farmers who wish to set up their own farm direct sales enterprise.
Our Farms
Our meat is sourced from livestock reared using the very best animal husbandry practices, including the Ensors family farm in Flaxley, Gloucestershire. Many of our supplying farms are located within the South West and we are proud to work in partnership with producers who we know share our values and beliefs.
Ensors sources Organic, Rare Breed, Farm Assured, Freedom Food, PGI status and breed specific livestock from approved farms as well as conventional livestock.
MDs Blog
Steve Leyman, Managing Director, Ensors Gloucestershire Limited.
Steve is an industry heavy weight (no pun intended) having spent more than 30 years working in the red meat sector and is a past President of the British Meat Processors Association, who often acts as an industry spokesman. Steve prides himself on running a modern and efficient business that has honest family values at the heart of its operation.
04 March, 2013
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Bens Blog
Director: Ensors Gloucestershire Limited
Ben runs the Ensor family's 308 acre farm, in Flaxley, Gloucestershire with his wife Kelly and young daughter Bella and sits on the company's board of Directors. The farm has a 70 strong suckler herd of Hereford cows with calves at foot, plus a further 75 store and finishing cattle. The farm grows arable crops as well as silage during the Spring/Summer to feed the cattle during winter months.
04 March, 2013
Now, I know that farmers are notorious for complaining about the weather and as a relatively young farmer…
