Appointment of Director

Cranswick PLC
26 July 2004


26 July 2004
Cranswick plc



    Appointment of Director to Cranswick plc ('Cranswick' or the 'Company')

Cranswick are pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Farnsworth (56) as
a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 August 2004. Patrick
is currently the joint managing director of William Jackson & Son Limited, a
long established private company based in Hull with interests in food production
and in food retailing. In its most recent financial year it had sales of £193
million. In addition to his role at Jacksons, Patrick is chairman of Campden &
Chorleywood Food Research Association and a member of council of other food
industry organisations. We look forward to the contribution Patrick will bring
to the Company. The board of Cranswick will be appointing a further
non-executive director in due course who will fulfill the role of senior
independent director.

There are no further disclosures to be made in relation to Patrick Farnsworth
under paragraphs 6.F.2 (a) - (g) of the Listing Rules.



Enquiries:
Martin Davey - chief executive )
                               ) 01377 270649 (to 10.30am)
John Lindop - finance director )



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