KBC Peel Hunt was also positive, with analyst Charles Hall saying:Comparisons are getting tough, but we expect the strong momentum to continue as Cranswick is winning business (eg starts supplying premium bacon to Marks & Spencer this week), has a number of new product launches and has a major competitor struggling (Vion) 
Share:  <span class="sent"><span class="analyst">KBC Peel Hunt</span> was also positive, with analyst Charles Hall saying:Comparisons are getting tough, but we expect the strong momentum to continue as <span class="company">Cranswick</span> is winning business (eg starts supplying premium bacon to Marks & Spencer this week), has a number of new product launches and has a major competitor struggling (Vion)</span> Tweet this 

A fine summer barbeque season and the lower price of pork compared with other meats such as lamb and beef have seen demand for sausages soar. Sales of barbeque packs were up more than 18% on last year alone for Cranswick and the company said it has sold more than 3.7m extra sausages than this time last year, helping the firm to an 11% rise overall. 'Significant increases in sales were seen in sausages and bacon and growth was also seen in continental and charcuterie products, fresh pork and cooked meats,' Cranswick said. The board was 'encouraged by the positive start to the year' and added that although production costs increased further this year, 'a combination of improved efficiencies and discussions with customers' has countered the effects. Numis analyst Nicolas Ceron said: 'With no sign of down trading and pork a cheaper protein source than beef and lamb we think the group is likely to continue to perform strongly.' Cranswick's share price lept on the back of the news and was finished 6.5p better at 610p.  
Share:  A fine summer barbeque season and the lower price of pork compared with other meats such as lamb and beef have seen demand for sausages soar. Sales of barbeque packs were up more than 18% on last year alone for <span class="company">Cranswick</span> and the company said it has sold more than 3.7m extra sausages than this time last year, helping the firm to an 11% rise overall. 'Significant increases in sales were seen in sausages and bacon and growth was also seen in continental and charcuterie products, fresh pork and cooked meats,' <span class="company">Cranswick</span> said. The board was 'encouraged by the positive start to the year' and added that although production costs increased further this year, 'a combination of improved efficiencies and discussions with customers' has countered the effects. <span class="sent"> Numis analyst <span class="analyst">Nicolas Ceron</span> said: 'With no sign of down trading and pork a cheaper protein source than beef and lamb we think the group is likely to continue to perform strongly.' <span class="company">Cranswick</span>'s share price lept on the back of the news and was finished 6.5p better at 610p. </span>...Sales of barbeque packs were up more than 18% on last year alone for <span class="company">Cranswick</span> and the company said it has sold more than 3.7m extra sausages than this time last year, helping the firm to an 11% rise overall. 'Significant increases in sales were seen in sausages and bacon and growth was also seen in continental and charcuterie products, fresh pork and cooked meats,' Tweet this 

Investec Securities analyst Nicola Mallard said the acquisition reduced the number of major suppliers in the sector from four to three. "This looks a very attractive deal for Cranswick," she said. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Investec Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Nicola Mallard</span> said the acquisition reduced the number of major suppliers in the sector from four to three. </span> "This looks a very attractive deal for <span class="company">Cranswick</span>," she said. Tweet this 

British sausage skin maker Devro falls 4.6 percent and pork supplier Cranswick falls 4.7 percent. 'Historically, the effects have been temporary, but right then and there the effect can be substantial (on prices)', says fish farming analyst Dag Sletmo at ABG Sundal Collier. 'Consumers can become nervous, and substitute swine with other sources of protein,' Sletmo says, adding supply of swine would not be affected unless there were import restrictions or slaughter of infected animals. Reuters messaging rm://richard.solem.reuters.com@reuters.net 
Share:  British sausage skin maker Devro falls 4.6 percent and pork supplier <span class="company">Cranswick</span> falls 4.7 percent. <span class="sent"> 'Historically, the effects have been temporary, but right then and there the effect can be substantial (on prices)', says fish farming analyst <span class="analyst">Dag Sletmo</span> at ABG Sundal Collier. </span> 'Consumers can become nervous, and substitute swine with other sources of protein,' Sletmo says, adding supply of swine would not be affected unless there were import restrictions or slaughter of infected animals. Reuters messaging rm://richard.solem.reuters.com@reuters.net Tweet this 

British sausage skin maker Devro falls 4.6 percent and pork supplier Cranswick falls 4.7 percent. 'Historically, the effects have been temporary, but right then and there the effect can be substantial (on prices)', says fish farming analyst Dag Sletmo at ABG Sundal Collier. 'Consumers can become nervous, and substitute swine with other sources of protein,' Sletmo says, adding supply of swine would not be affected unless there were import restrictions or slaughter of infected animals. Reuters messaging rm://richard.solem.reuters.com@reuters.net . 
Share:  British sausage skin maker Devro falls 4.6 percent and pork supplier <span class="company">Cranswick</span> falls 4.7 percent. <span class="sent"> 'Historically, the effects have been temporary, but right then and there the effect can be substantial (on prices)', says fish farming analyst <span class="analyst">Dag Sletmo</span> at ABG Sundal Collier. </span> 'Consumers can become nervous, and substitute swine with other sources of protein,' Sletmo says, adding supply of swine would not be affected unless there were import restrictions or slaughter of infected animals. Reuters messaging rm://richard.solem.reuters.com@reuters.net . Tweet this 

It certainly has not been impacted by the recession.". Brewin Dolphin analyst John Dickinson said: "Cranswick's track record of developing businesses via organic means as well as acquisition has resulted in strong growth for shareholders. Cranswick's cash flow and banking facilities leave the group well placed to take part in any further sector consolidation.". 
Share:  It certainly has not been impacted by the recession.". <span class="sent"> Brewin Dolphin analyst <span class="analyst">John Dickinson</span> said: "<span class="company">Cranswick</span>'s track record of developing businesses via organic means as well as acquisition has resulted in strong growth for shareholders. </span> <span class="company">Cranswick</span>'s cash flow and banking facilities leave the group well placed to take part in any further sector consolidation.". Tweet this 

Tropical Marine Centre operates three large aquarium facilities in London, Manchester and Bristol and has been a leading supplier of fish and aquatic products since 1970. The disposal leaves Cranswick concentrating on its food business, which includes gourmet sausages, traditional dry cured bacon, cooked meats and sandwiches. Chairman Martin Davey said the company would concentrate on growing the food business organically and through acquisition following the sale. Cranswick's shares rose 1% on news of the deal. Brewin Dolphin analyst John Dickinson said: "Cranswick is now purely focused on its food activities.  
Share:  Tropical Marine Centre operates three large aquarium facilities in London, Manchester and Bristol and has been a leading supplier of fish and aquatic products since 1970. The disposal leaves <span class="company">Cranswick</span> concentrating on its food business, which includes gourmet sausages, traditional dry cured bacon, cooked meats and sandwiches. Chairman Martin Davey said the company would concentrate on growing the food business organically and through acquisition following the sale. <span class="sent"> <span class="company">Cranswick</span>'s shares rose 1% on news of the deal. Brewin Dolphin analyst <span class="analyst">John Dickinson</span> said: "<span class="company">Cranswick</span> is now purely focused on its food activities. </span>...<span class="company">Cranswick</span>'s shares rose 1% on news of the deal. <span class="sent"> Brewin Dolphin analyst <span class="analyst">John Dickinson</span> said: "<span class="company">Cranswick</span> is now purely focused on its food activities. Its track record of developing these businesses via organic means as well as acquisition has resulted in strong growth for shareholders. </span> "<span class="company">Cranswick</span>'s cash flow and banking facilities leave the group well placed to take part in any further sector consolidation." Tweet this 

Investec Securities analyst Nicola Mallard said the acquisition reduced the number of major suppliers in the sector from four to three. "This looks a very attractive deal for Cranswick," she said. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Investec Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Nicola Mallard</span> said the acquisition reduced the number of major suppliers in the sector from four to three. </span> "This looks a very attractive deal for <span class="company">Cranswick</span>," she said. Tweet this 

The two firms will maintain a supply agreement. Cranswick, which requires competition clearance for the deal, already has contracts including one for Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range. Investec Securities analyst Nicola Mallard said the acquisition reduced the number of major suppliers in the sector from four to three.  
Share:  The two firms will maintain a supply agreement. <span class="company">Cranswick</span>, which requires competition clearance for the deal, already has contracts including one for Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range. <span class="sent"> Investec Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Nicola Mallard</span> said the acquisition reduced the number of major suppliers in the sector from four to three. </span>...<span class="sent">Investec Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Nicola Mallard</span> said the acquisition reduced the number of major suppliers in the sector from four to three. </span> She added: "This looks a very attractive deal for <span class="company">Cranswick</span>. Tweet this 

Cranswick, which requires competition clearance for the deal, already has supply contracts including Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range. Investec Securities analyst Nicola Mallard said the acquisition reduced the number of major suppliers in the sector from four to three.  
Share:  <span class="company">Cranswick</span>, which requires competition clearance for the deal, already has supply contracts including Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range. <span class="sent"> Investec Securities analyst <span class="analyst">Nicola Mallard</span> said the acquisition reduced the number of major suppliers in the sector from four to three. </span> Tweet this