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Richmond Foods PLC
25 September 2003

Richmond Foods plc

Pre-close Trading Statement - 25 September 2003

At the interim stage Richmond reported that it expected that "the results for
the full year should show a further improvement over those of 2002". In the
second half Richmond continued to improve its market position and anticipates
that its results for the year ending 28th September 2003 will be ahead of market
expectations.

In the coming year, Richmond plans to continue its capital investment programme
to reduce its cost to operate, expand capacity and bring genuine innovation to
both the branded and private label sectors of the market.

The Board looks forward to the future with confidence.

A full preliminary announcement of results for the year will be made on 1st
December 2003.

The Board also takes the opportunity to announce the appointment of Numis
Securities as Company brokers.


ENDS


For further information contact:
James Lambert - Chief Executive, Richmond Foods plc
Mobile: 07850 702042

Simon Bloomfield
Bankside Consultants
Tel. 0207 444 4140/mobile 07771 758 517


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