Arla Foods UK PLC

SCHEDULE 5

BLOCKLISTING SIX MONTHLY RETURN

1. Name of company
Arla Foods UK plc

2. Name of scheme
Company Share Option Plan 1998

3. Period of return:
From 28 July 2003 to 28 January 2004

4. Number and class of shares(s)
(amount of stock/debt security)
not issued under scheme
715,740 Ordinary shares of 2 pence each

5. Number of shares issued/allotted
under scheme during period
25,000

6. Balance under scheme not yet issued/allotted
at end of period
715,740

7. Number and class of share(s)
(amount of stock/debt securities)
originally listed and the date of admission
740,740 Ordinary shares of 2 pence each

Please confirm total number of shares in issue at the end of the period in order
for us to update our records
609,579,175

Contact for queries:                          Address:

Name: Ute Ball                                Arla Foods UK plc, Express House
Assistant Company Secretary                   Meridian East,
Tel: 0116 281 6281                            Meridian Business Park,
                                              Leicester, LE19 1TR