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Corn-fed crocodiles to boost profitability

19/04/2016

Padenga Holdings, a Zimbabwe-based crocodile skin processor who provides materials for luxury handbags and shoes, has announced plans to boost profitability by feedings its animals a corn-rich diet and giving them more space. These steps are designed to help the crocodiles grow faster and improve the quality of their hides.

“For the next one year to 18 months, our focus is to expand the facility, without drastically expanding the volumes,” says Padenga’s finance director, Oliver Kamundimu.

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