FOOD producer Cranswick anticipates that its annual trading performance will be at the upper end of market forecasts.

The Hull-based company said that total sales for the year were 22% higher than the previous year, excluding sales from its pet business, which was sold last April.

The increase reflects organic growth of 11% and a further contribution of 11% from CCF Norfolk, which was acquired in June 2009.

In the fourth quarter, excluding sales from the pet business, revenues increased by 18% compared to the......for the full story register now for free or login below...