Pork and poultry processor Cranswick has announced its audited preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 28th March 2026.
The producer saw strong revenue growth of 9.5%, with like-for-like revenue 6.8% ahead. It found that UK food revenue grew by 9.4% underpinned by strong value growth of 8.3% and “record” Christmas trading.
Poultry revenue was up by 13.9%, representing 20.3% of reported Group revenue, while its Gourmet Products category revenue increased by 15.3% with a strong contribution from Blakemans.
Total revenue for the group reached £2,982.5 million, up 9.5% from 2025’s £2,723.3 million. Adjusted group operating profit increased by 14.5% from £206.9 million to reach £237 million in 2026, and earnings per share increased from 250.5p in 2025 to 295.9p in 2026.
Adam Couch, Cranswick’s chief executive officer, commented: “Cranswick has delivered another year of strong strategic and financial progress, reflecting our proven business model and the disciplined execution of our long-term priorities. We have continued to invest with conviction across our industry leading asset base, farming operations and in complementary acquisitions, strengthening capability, expanding capacity and creating further headroom for sustainable growth.
“Our performance reflects the enduring strength of our customer relationships, the quality and scale of our asset base and the increasing competitive advantage of our vertically integrated supply chain. Across our core categories, demand for our products remains strong, supported by close alignment with our strategic retail partners and a consistent focus on quality, service and innovation.
“Above all, our performance reflects the commitment and expertise of our colleagues across the Group. Their focus on quality, service and operational excellence continues to distinguish Cranswick in the markets we serve, and I would like to thank them for their outstanding contribution during the year.”
“We remain mindful of the potential for disruption arising from prevailing economic and geopolitical conditions.”
Adam Couch, Cranswick
Couch continued: “As we enter the new financial year, I am encouraged by the continued development of the business and the robust demand for our product ranges. The range of growth opportunities available to the Group continues to expand and we remain well positioned to deliver on our strategy.
“Trading in the early part of the current financial year has been in line with the Board’s expectations. At the same time, the conflict in the Middle East remains an evolving situation and we continue to monitor potential implications for our supply chains. We remain mindful of the potential for disruption arising from prevailing economic and geopolitical conditions.
“Looking ahead, the strengths of the business, which include its diverse and longstanding customer base, breadth and quality of products and channels, robust financial position and industry leading infrastructure will support the further development of Cranswick in the current financial year and over the longer-term.”
