Cranswick to acquire JSR Genetics from JSR Farms.

Cranswick, a food producer, agreed to acquire JSR Genetics, a company specializing in pig genetics and breeding programs, from JSR Farms, a farming company. Financial terms were not disclosed. “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,” Adam Couch, Cranswick CEO.