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Cranswick Announces Independent Review Following Piglet Abuse Footage

The UK’s largest pork supplier halts operations at Northmoor Farm and vows not to sell pigs from the site while reporting record profits.

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The Animal Justice Project filmed workers in Lincolnshire appearing to use a banned method of killing the animals known as “piglet thumping”

Overview

  • Covert footage from 2024 revealed workers at Northmoor Farm using a banned killing method known as 'piglet thumping,' alongside other alleged abuses.
  • Cranswick has suspended operations at Northmoor Farm and committed to not selling pigs reared at the farm.
  • Major UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and Asda, have suspended Northmoor Farm as a supplier in response to the revelations.
  • The company has launched a fully independent, expert-led veterinary review of its animal welfare policies and livestock operations across the UK.
  • Despite the ongoing scandal, Cranswick reported record financial results, with a 6.8% increase in revenue to £2.72 billion and a 14.6% rise in pre-tax profits to £181.6 million for the year ending March 2025.