Cranstons Latest News
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We have moved our renowned sausage range into new technology packaging. The new light weight trays are fully recyclable, easy to process by sorting technology and have a low carbon footprint. It’s the latest in a series of eco-friendly changes...
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It’s great to see lots of communities planning Jubilee celebrations this summer, coming together to after two years of restrictions to celebrate with friends, families and neighbours. Monarchist or not, it really is pretty mind blowing to consider her majesties...
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Steven Davidson, assistant manager. Caroline – marketing assistant at Cranstons recently sat down with Steven Davidson who is an assistant manager at Carlisle and Brampton Food Halls to have a quick informal chat. (Caroline) – Thank you for taking the...
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Cranstons announces enhanced Charity partnership with Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland. Cumbrian food champions Cranstons have announced an enhanced charity partnership with Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland. Cranstons will now donate some of its annual profits...
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Cranstons’ Spencer Allison named UK Young Butcher of the Year and Bacon named best in Britain at Smithfield Star Awards A butcher from Cumbria has been been named ‘Young Butcher of the Year’. Spencer Allison, (age 22), from Cranstons Butcher...
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Did you know Cranstons produce only smiley sausages? Primary school pupils in Penrith get a lesson from master butcher – David Law. Earlier this month David Law – Production Director at Cranstons visited Beaconside C of E Primary School and...
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Cranstons announces Charity partnership with Tynedale Hospice at Home. Hexham Butchers Cranstons have announced a new charity partnership with Tynedale Hospice at Home. Cranstons Hexham shop will donate some of its annual profits along with actively fundraising for the charity...
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Cranstons named as a finalist at Cumbria Food Awards 2022! The whole Cranstons team are thrilled to have been named a finalist in the Cumbria Food Awards ‘Specialist Food retailer Award’ category alongside Tebay Services and Low Sizergh Barn Farm...
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We would like to say a big THANK YOU to our customers and suppliers for helping us raise over £2364.75 for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland over the 2021 festive period. Our Grand Christmas Raffle raised a...
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Orton Grange Farm and Cranstons have launched milk vending machine, bringing minimally processed, zero food mile milk to North Cumbrian customers. Customers can buy a glass bottle from Cranstons’ Orton Grange Food Hall then return time and time again for...
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On the 11th September a 9 strong team of walkers from Cranstons completed a gruelling 22.9 mile sponsored walk in aid of Hospice at Home Carlisle & North Lakeland. Thanks to the efforts of Chris, Sam, Naomi, Janice, Ann, Amanda,...
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Cranstons are offering customers at the Cumbrian Food Hall an exciting new range of vegetables grown in county. Thanks to the support of a new ‘Home Grown Here’ initiative several Cumbrian farmers have dedicated acres of their land to growing...
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Here at Cranstons we are entering a new phase is the development of the business. Roger and Philip Cranston who continue to own the company and who will continue to work in Director roles are planning to have more time...
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Cranstons said a fond farewell to long-standing team members Kath McManus and David Hanning this week as they retired after 22 and 11 years respectively working within the team. Kath joined Cranstons back in 1999 working in our original shop...
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We have been busy completely re-styling our Cumbrian Food Hall café during the latest lockdown closure. ‘Oswald’s’ on the first floor of the Cumbrian food hall is now back open serving brunch, lunch and a new range of ‘baked by...
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Philip Cranston our MD knows a thing or two about great barbecue meat, here he gives his top recommendations for things to cook up on the BBQ this spring and summer. Outdoor dining has come a long way in the...
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As we rung in 2021, we have welcomed three apprentices to the Cranstons family! Brandon Flannigan, Adam Jackson and Michal Roszkoiak joined us a couple of months ago and they will be based at our Hexham shop and...
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We are pleased to announce we have raised over £3,500 for Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland! Over Christmas you may have noticed that we had two charity products where 50p from each sale would be donated to...