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Oceana H1 Results: Lucky Star Shines as Fishmeal Stumbles

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Oceana Group has delivered a resilient set of interim results despite a 6% drop in revenue. Lucky Star and Wild Caught Seafood carried the half‑year, while Fishmeal & Fish Oil struggled under weak catch volumes and global pricing pressure. CFO Zaf Mahomed joins Kaya Biz to break down margins, cash flow strength, debt reduction, and what consumers can expect from Lucky Star pricing and supply in the months ahead.
21 May 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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