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Jack Purcell Meats Collapse: Iconic Brisbane Butcher Shuts After 83 Years as Liquidation Hits Family Food Sector

BRISBANE, May 7, 2026, 07:07 AEST Jack Purcell Meats, established in Northgate back in 1943, is now in liquidation following a winding-up process. At its peak, the business operated 23 butcher shops throughout Brisbane, but has since scaled back to focus solely on its Virginia store and wholesale operations. Australian food businesses are feeling the…

Business insolvency filings up nearly 34%

Canadian business insolvency filings increased the most in 31 years last quarter, and rising interest rates could push the number even higher, according to the Canadian Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals (CAIRP). Business insolvency filings in Canada rose 33.8% in the first quarter compared with the same quarter last year, according to data from…