3rd Quarter Trading Statement

Cranswick PLC
24 January 2007


Cranswick plc ('Cranswick' or 'the Company') - third quarter trading statement


Cranswick has continued to perform well. Total sales in the three months to 31
December 2006 were £140 million, an increase of 22 per cent compared with the
same period last year.


Total food sales showed an increase of 24 per cent compared with the same period
last year. Sales of food products increased by 27 per cent, with all categories
showing good growth. Animal feed sales increased by 14 per cent. Excluding the
impact of Delico, which was acquired in November 2006 and is currently in the
process of being integrated, food sales rose by 21 per cent on a like-for-like
basis.


Turnover in the pet business, which accounted for 6 per cent of total Company
sales in the quarter, was down 5 per cent following disappointing bird food
sales. A fire at the Chorleywood warehouse in December caused some disruption
although the profit impact will be minimal as the business is fully insured.


The cash flow of the business was in line with expectations.



Enquiries:

Cranswick plc
Martin Davey, Chairman                07775 576426
John Lindop, Finance Director         01482 372090 (mobile [phone])



Notes to editors:

 1. Cranswick, based in the East Riding of Yorkshire, is the UK's leading
    supplier of premium pork products. The Company supplies a range of fresh
    pork, gourmet sausages, traditional dry cured bacon, cooked meats,
    charcuterie and sandwiches.


 2. In the year to March 2006 the Company recorded sales of £441 million and
    profit before tax of £31.1 million. Earnings per share over the ten years to
    this date grew at a compound rate of over 20 per cent per annum. Sales in
    the six months to September 2006 rose 14 per cent compared with the same
    period in the previous year.


 3. The Company has won many awards over the years including 'UK Meat
    Manufacturer of the Year' in 2005 and producer of 'Britain's Best Sausage'
    in 2006. In addition Cranswick's pre-packed turkey range was named 'Best
    Ready to Eat Product' in 2006 industry awards.




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