Pork and poultry processor Cranswick has published a trading update for the 13 weeks to 27th June 2026, stating that it has made a “positive start” to the financial year.
Reported revenue in the 13 weeks to 27th June 2026 was 5.5% ahead of the same period in 2025, which Cranswick said was driven by strong volume growth of 8.2%.
Like-for-like revenue was 4% higher than the same period last year, with corresponding volumes up 6.4%, as the benefit of lower input prices was passed onto the Group’s customers. Growth reflected “robust demand” across its core product portfolio, said Cranswick, driven by the UK consumers’ growing prioritisation of a protein rich and nutritionally balanced diet.
Domestic fresh pork revenue was ahead of the prior year period, underpinned by double digit retail volume growth. Export revenue was lower year-on-year, reflecting subdued demand from China and other global markets and certain products being redirected into the UK wholesale trade. Convenience and gourmet products revenues were also up year-on-year.
Business expansion makes way for increased revenue
Poultry revenue reportedly grew strongly driven by continued strong retail demand for fresh poultry, facilitated by capacity expansion at the Eye site in Suffolk, and the onboarding of premium retail business at the cooked and prepared poultry sites.
This comes as Cranswick formed a joint venture with The Jolly Hog brand in mid-July to increase its capacity and promote brand growth.
Adam Couch, CEO of Cranswick, commented: “We have made a positive start to the year, delivering volume-led revenue growth across the business. We continue to support our strategic partners by providing excellent service levels, alongside unrivalled product quality and innovation.
“Our poultry business is growing strongly and the significant investment we are making in our Eye facility will create the headroom for further expansion in this exciting category.
“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.”
