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Cranswick purchases Staffordshire-based sausage and meat manufacturer in 拢32m deal

Adam Couch, Cranswick's chief executive, said the acquisition of Blakemans will enhance its gourmet product offering and expand its foodservice capabilities

Chris Brayford
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Blakeman's facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
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Blakeman's facility in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

A Staffordshire based family business with over 70-years of heritage has been sold to a pig and poultry producer. Blakemans, based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, was taken over by Cranswick on Tuesday (May...

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