Sanford Limited (NZX: SAN) has reported a 79.4% increase in Adjusted (underlying) Earnings Before Interest and Tax (Adjusted EBIT) of $19.2 million for the six months to 31 March.

Total revenue was up 16.0%, with Sanford’s wildcatch division performing strongly and its mussels division stable.

Despite a labour shortage in processing, CEO Peter Reidie is optimistic that strong demand recovery will continue.

No interim dividend will be paid, but a final dividend may be paid at the end of the financial year.

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