Trading Statement

Cranswick PLC
29 September 2006





Cranswick plc ('Cranswick' or 'the Company') - first half trading statement


The Company has continued to perform well in the six months to 30 September 2006
with total sales increasing by 12 per cent compared with the same period last
year. Food sales showed an increase of 13 per cent, with fresh pork and sausages
showing particularly strong growth. The performance of the pet products business
continued to improve.


Cash generation in the period has been in line with expectations. The surplus
freehold property in pet products was disposed of at the end of the period and
in August the Company took its interest in Cranswick Gourmet Bacon Limited from
70% to 85%.


We look to the future with optimism.


The Company intends to announce its interim results on 20 November 2006.





Enquiries:


Cranswick plc

Martin Davey, Chairman                      01482 372080 (mobile [phone])

John Lindop, Finance Director               01482 372090 (mobile [phone])






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