RNS Number:5872J
Geest PLC
03 April 2003



GEEST CONFIRMS COMPLETION OF CRUDI ACQUISITION


3 April 2003


Further to the announcement made on 25 February 2003, Geest PLC, the leading
fresh prepared foods and produce company, confirmed today that it has completed
successfully the acquisition of the Genevieve Langlais  ('Crudi') group of
companies.



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Enquiries:


Mark Pullen, Group Finance Director
Geest PLC                                         01775 761111



Tim Spratt/Michelle Morton
Financial Dynamics                                020 7831 3113



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