Cranswick acquires pig genetics group JSRCranswick acquires pig genetics group JSR
Business will continue to be the exclusive distributor of Topigs Norsvin genetics in the UK.
January 22, 2025

Cranswick, a leading UK food producer, has acquired the entire issued share capital of JSR Genetics Limited from the Rymer family in East Yorkshire. The transaction includes the pig genetics and pig farming operations of JSR Farms Limited.
JSR Genetics is a genetics collaboration with Topigs Norsvin, and the business will continue to be the exclusive distributor of Topigs Norsvin genetics in the UK and will remain the leading pig genetics business in the country.
In Cranswick's third quarter trading statement, the company noted, genetic improvement is centered around sustainability and efficiency and JSR's extensive research and innovation will continue to deliver pig genetics with continuous improvement in production efficiency, meat quality, animal health and robustness.
“I am delighted to announce the acquisition of JSR Genetics, a leading pig genetics supplier and commercial pig producer based in East Yorkshire. 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," said Adam Couch, CEO of Cranswick.
All staff, approximately 70, will be transferring to Cranswick and will be fulfilling their existing roles.
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