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Shares in Cranswick drop after alleged pig abuse footage

Retailers including Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco have suspended supplies of pigmeat from the Cranswick-operated farm accused of abuse in recent days

Chris Brayford
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Shares had decreased by 7.3% to 4,970p on Monday (May 12) following publication of the footage last week.
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Shares had decreased by 7.3% to 4,970p on Monday (May 12) following publication of the footage last week.

A meat processor's share price has dropped after an undercover investigation found instances of alleged animal welfare breaches. Halifax said shares at Cranswick had 'tanked' on Monday (May 12) after...

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