Farm acquisition for listed food producer

Hull-based food business Cranswick has bought the Buckle family’s pig farming and rearing operations.

And it has also acquired the family’s 50% share of the White Rose Farms pig production joint venture, set up by Cranswick and the Buckle family in 2018.

The enlarged pig enterprise, to be known as White Rose Farms, specialises in the production of Red Tractor assured pigs in Yorkshire and will continue to be led by Rick Buckle.

Following the acquisition of Packington Pork in December, which specialises in British free range and outdoor pigs, today’s transaction further increases Cranswick’s self-sufficiency in UK pigs processed to over 30%.

Adam Couch, CEO of Cranswick, said: “I am pleased to announce today’s transaction, which further reinforces our strategic commitment to supporting and growing the British pig farming industry.

“We have worked with the Buckle family for over 25 years and we are delighted to welcome Rick, as managing director of White Rose Farms, and the wider team to Cranswick.”