Overview

• The independent veterinarian-led review of Cranswick’s animal welfare policies is well advanced with recommendations expected soon.
• Major supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons suspended Northmoor Farm after undercover footage revealed workers practicing banned piglet thumping.
• Cranswick has bolstered its compliance checks and on-site monitoring at Northmoor Farm since suspending operations there in May.
• Revenues for the 13 weeks to June 28 rose 9.7%, driven by the acquisition of sausage maker Blakemans and a reinstated China export licence at its Norfolk fresh pork site.
• Like-for-like revenues grew 7.9% on higher volumes and premium product sales, reinforcing management’s confidence in meeting full-year financial targets.