In an update on trading for the 13 weeks to June 28, 2025, Cranswick said that trade in the first quarter of the new financial year was strong, with revenue ahead across all product categories year-on-year.
The company reported Cranswick Group sales were 9.7% ahead of the same period last year, with Blakemans, which was acquired on May 16, 2025, making a positive contribution in line with expectations. Like-for-like sales were up 7.9%, driven by strong volume growth reflecting new business wins, closer alignment with key strategic retail partners and continued outperformance of premium added-value ranges with consumers’ increasing appetite for natural protein as part of a healthy balanced diet.
Export revenue was strong, reflecting both volume growth and higher pricing following the reinstatement of the Norfolk fresh pork site’s China export license in December 2024.
Cranswick chief executive Adam Couch, CEO of Cranswick, said: “We have made a strong start to the year, delivering volume-led revenue growth across all product categories. We continue to invest at pace across our asset base to drive strong returns.
“In line with the commitments we made on May 20, 2025, we have further strengthened our animal welfare compliance practices and checks. The independent expert veterinarian led review of these policies and procedures is well advanced, and we look forward to receiving its recommendations.”
