Cranswick plc provided update on trading for the six months to September 30, 2013. For the period, the company reported that underlying turnover was 13% ahead of the same period last year, with the fresh pork and bacon categories growing particularly strongly. Total sales were 15% higher after taking into account the contribution from Kingston Foods which was acquired on June 29, 2012 and modest third party sales made by Wayland Farms which was acquired on April 29, 2013, primarily to meet internal requirements.

The board currently expects that the full year should see operating profits at a similar level to last year.