Cranswick snaps up Kingston Foods
Bacon and sausage supplier Cranswick announced it has bought meat products firm Kingston Foods for an undisclosed sum.
Bacon and sausage supplier Cranswick announced it has bought meat products firm Kingston Foods for an undisclosed sum.
Cranswick, whose products include fresh pork, gourmet sausages, bacon, charcuterie and fresh sandwiches said: "The acquisition of Kingston strengthens Cranswick's cooked meat production capabilities, further diversifies its product range in a growing market and broadens the group's customer base."
Kingston, a producer of cooked and roasted meat products at 27 January 2012 had gross assets of £3.7m.
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Kingston's Tony Turner and Paul Williams will continue in their current positions as managing director and operations director respectively.
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