Acquisition

30 Jul 2007 07:01

Total Produce Plc30 July 2007 Stock Exchange Announcement Total Produce acquires Wholefoods Wholesale Ltd. Total Produce plc, Europe's leading fresh produce company, announces that it hasacquired 92% of Wholefoods Wholesale Ltd. ("Wholefoods"), the health foodsdistributor. Wholefoods is the leading distributor to independent health food stores inIreland of high quality health products, including natural foods, vitamins andmineral supplements. Total Produce welcomes the opportunity to become involvedin this sector which has grown strongly in recent years. The company recorded aturnover of €18 million in 2006. Total Produce expects the acquisition to be earnings enhancing from the date ofcompletion. Total Produce plc30 July 2007 For further information, please contact:Brian Bell, Wilson Hartnell PRTel: +353-1-669 0030 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange