Cranswick is pleased to announce the acquisition of JSR Genetics Limited (JSR) which includes the pig genetic business and pig farming operations.
JSR is a long standing, valued supplier to Cranswick, producing finished pigs, breeding gilts and artificial insemination for its breeding farms. The acquisition strengthens Cranswick’s pig supply chain and provides the opportunity to drive further improvements in production efficiency and animal health to continue to improve the eating quality of its products.
JSR operate a number of gilt and boar breeding units in Yorkshire, Cheshire, Oxfordshire and in Northern Scotland and bring a team of 74 people who will join the Cranswick family.
Cranswick Chief Executive Officer Adam Couch was ‘delighted’ to announce the acquisition, commenting “This acquisition increases the scale of our indoor pig production, further securing supply for our customers’ pork requirements. The addition of an integrated pig genetics supply chain will allow us to drive ongoing improvements in production efficiency, meat quality, animal health and robustness, for the long-term benefit of our customers and the UK consumer.”
He highlighted Cranswick’s desire to invest in and grow the JSR genetics business which is renowned for its ‘innovative genetic solutions for cost effective pig production’, with genetic improvement centred around sustainability and efficiency.