Cranswick, a prominent pork manufacturer with long-standing connections to Lincolnshire, faced considerable criticism as it came to light that its CEO was awarded a hefty £4.6 million salary whilst the company was mired in a controversy linked to a local supplier. Northmoor Farm, based in the region, has seen its contract suspended by Cranswick following the surfacing of hidden-camera footage, purportedly showing its employees mishandling piglets. The emergence of the video has caused widespread indignation among animal welfare organisations and community members, prompting a broader debate over welfare standards in the sector. The disclosure of the CEO’s significant remuneration has amplified public examination and unease regarding corporate responsibility in guaranteeing ethical standards in the supply chain.
This article was adapted for The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk.
