Leroy Seafood Group saw its operating profit soar 92 percent in the second quarter of 2021, primarily due to achieving higher prices and improved productivity in its whitefish harvesting and processing operations.

The gradual easing of restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic in a number of key markets also meant stronger demand and higher prices, said the group.

Leroy's revenue increased 12.5 percent in the quarter to NOK 5.3 billion (€506 million/$591.2 million).

Operating profit before fair value adjustment meanwhile reached NOK 583 million (€55.6