Poultry producer Quantum Foods has reported a jump in first-half profit, driven by stronger demand, volume recovery and improved operating conditions across several regions.

Headline earnings per share (HEPS) soared 244% to 74.8c for the six months to end-March, the group said on Friday. Revenue grew 20% to R3.6bn, while operating profit before capital items surged 234% to R205m. Profit rose to R150.1m from R44.2m. ..

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