Overall revenue for the latest three-month period by Cranswick plc was 5.5% higher than in the comparable period of 2025.
For the 13 weeks to June 27, 2026, this revenue growth was attributed to volume growth of more than 8%. Driving these sales was strong demand from U.K. consumers who are shifting their purchasing priorities towards healthy and protein-rich foods, the firm says.
Compared with the first quarter of 2025, the latest results equate to increases of 6.4% in volume and 4.0% in revenue in like-for-like sales.
“We have made a positive start to the year, delivering volume-led revenue growth across the business,” said Cranswick’s chief executive officer, Adam Couch.
Sales growth in all sectors
“Our continued compounding growth reflects the increasing competitive advantage of our vertically integrated supply chain, and record capital deployment across our asset base to increase capacity, add capability, drive efficiencies and deliver strong returns,” Crouch said.
For all of the company’s business areas, increased revenues were recorded for the latest three-month period compared with the first quarter of last year.
Capacity expansion at its facility in Eye, Suffolk, helped drive robust demand for products from the company’s Poultry operations. Adding to this momentum was the introduction of new premium retail cooked and prepared poultry meat categories.
In its home market, Cranswick’s revenue from fresh pork was up by double-digit retail growth. However, weak demand from China led to a disappointing contraction in exports of pork products during the reporting period.
Meanwhile, sales by the group’s Convenience and Gourmet Products operations also performed better than in the previous year, thanks to strong growth in sales of houmous and dips.
Additionally, Cranswick reported a significant improvement in sales by its Pet Products business, which was driven by a closer relationship with retailer, Pets at Home.
In the quarterly report, the group confirms its ongoing commitment to investments that will contribute to future growth and/or deliver improved operational efficiency.
During the latest reporting period, Cranswick recorded that it formed a joint venture with the Jolly Hog Group Ltd. Based in Bristol, this company specializes in the production and supply of premium sausages, bacon, cooked meats, and related products. It sells these specialties through retail and food service channels.
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Reported to have achieved an output close to 62 million chickens in 2025 puts Cranswick plc into the rankings of the leading poultry meat companies in Europe, according to the WATT Poultry Top Poultry Companies database.
The same source reports that Cranswick is among the country’s largest food producers, supplying fresh pork and chicken, cooked meat, and a variety of other food products.
At close to GBP233 million, Cranswick’s operating profit in the latest 12-month report ended March 28, 2026 was up by 22% year-on-year. Group revenue for the period was over GBP2.98 billion.
According to the firm’s web site, the firm produces and supplies premium food products to retailers and the food service sector in the U.K. and other countries.
As well as vertically integrated businesses producing fresh pork and poultry, the group has operations in convenience and gourmet foods, and pet food.
Two months ago, Cranswick announced a new direction for its sustainability plan as it transitions to net zero carbon emissions.
