Cranswick plc has purchased Milton Keynes based meat products business Kingston Foods for an undisclosed sum.

Cranswick said: "The acquisition of Kingston strengthens Cranswick's cooked meat production capabilities, further diversifies its product range in a growing market and broadens the group's customer base."

It is believed that managing director of Kingston, Tony Turner and operations director, Paul Williams will remain in their posts.

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