Rollits, the York and Hull-based regional commercial law firm, has advised Cranswick plc in a £17.9 million acquisition of DeliCo Limited, a producer of pre-packed cooked meats.

Cranswick plc, based in East Yorkshire, is an award-winning food supplier, whose range includes pork, bacon, ham, sausages, charcuterie and sandwiches.

The group also supplies products to the pet and aquatic sector. Last year it created Cranswick Convenience Foods, when it moved into the pre-packed cooked meat market by buying Perkins Chilled Foods.