Cranswick sales fatten on premium foods

British food manufacturer Cranswick today reported soaring sales during the third quarter led by rising demand for premium food ranges at supermarkets in the run up to Christmas.

East Yorkshire-based Cranswick, which produces high quality premium products, including fresh pork and cooked meats, saw sales jump by 22% to £140m (€212.3m) in the three months to December 31.