Brisbane buyers add pressure to already busy Woombye Butchery

AMANDA Chapman from Woombye Butchery said she was surprised by the number of panic buyers coming from Brisbane hoarding meat. While she would appreciate the extra business under normal circumstances the surge in trade put additional pressure on her business at a stressful time. “It’s a double edged sword because the biggest thing for us is that local people who have supported us since day dot are taken care of," she said. “We’re working hard to make sure we have enough for our locals and for our aged care facilities. They rely on us." Ms Chapman said the increase in demand meant it was costing her more to buy product but she had to honour existing contracts with bigger customers, such as aged care facilities. It was a constant battle to keep prices as low as possible while maintaining supply to locals. Ms Chapman said she had been putting meat aside for regular cust

Amanda Chapman from Woombye Butchery ... “We’re trying to make sure we have enough for our locals and for our aged care facilities".