Cranswick Pig Farm Animal Cruelty
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 17, 2025 · Last updated Aug 19, 2025
The animal cruelty allegations against Cranswick's Somerby Top Farm and Northmoor Farm have led to major supermarkets like Tesco, Walmart — Asda, Sainsbury s, and Morrisons suspending supplies, causing a significant negative impact on Cranswick's stock price and reputation. This event highlights supply chain risks and increased scrutiny on animal welfare standards within the food industry, potentially leading to broader regulatory changes and consumer shifts towards more ethically sourced products.
An investigation by the Animal Justice Project uncovered severe animal cruelty at Somerby Top Farm, operated by Cranswick. Covert filming over 10 months revealed workers hitting pigs, ignoring injuries, and performing botched killings. This led to major supermarkets including Tesco, Walmart — Asda, Sainsbury s, and Morrisons immediately suspending supplies from the farm. Assured Food Standards, the food chain assurance scheme, also suspended Somerby Top Farm's certification and referred the case to the United Kingdom — Animal and Plant Health Agency. This incident follows a similar scandal in May involving another Cranswick farm, Northmoor Farm, which also faced allegations of pig abuse and subsequent supply suspensions. Cranswick's shares plummeted after the initial revelations, and the company has since implemented changes like installing CCTV and retraining staff. The repeated incidents raise serious concerns about animal welfare standards within the United Kingdom's pig industry and the effectiveness of auditing bodies like Assured Food Standards.
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