JSE-listed consumer goods group RCL Foods has posted a 48% year-on-year increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) to R1.5-billion for the six months ended December 31. This was on the back of an 8.4% increase in revenue from continuing operations to R20.1-billion, as well as profits from the sale of the Vector Logistics business and positive fair value adjustments in the group’s commodity raw material procurement positions.