July 29 (Reuters) - British meat producer Cranswick (CWK.L) , opens new tab reported a higher first-quarter revenue on Monday, driven by strong demand for its premium ranges and pet products.

Cranswick, which produces fresh pork, bacon, gourmet sausages, poultry items and continental foods, said export sales volumes were strongly ahead in the quarter.

British food producers have been benefiting from a revival in consumer spending and easing costs, after a long spell of staggering demand and supply-chain constraints amid inflationary pressures.

Cranswick also said its quarterly revenue was 6.7% ahead of the year-earlier period, while maintaining its outlook for the current financial year.

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https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/uk-meat-producer-cranswicks-q1-revenue-rises-strong-demand-2024-07-29/