RNS Number:1476Q
Alba PLC
25 September 2003



                                                               25 September 2003


                                    Alba plc
                                        
                                  AGM Statement
                                        
At the Annual General Meeting of Alba plc to be held at 11am today, John Harris,
Chairman, will tell shareholders:

"I am pleased to report that, since we announced our preliminary results in
June, trading for the first half has continued to be strong and in line with
management's expectations.

"We continue to expand our product range in our growing markets and remain
confident of continued progress this year and thereafter."

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For further information, please contact:

Alba plc                                                          020 8594 5533
John E Harris, Chairman
Daniel Harris, Chief Executive
Andrew Rose, Finance Director

Weber Shandwick Square Mile                                       020 7067 0700
Nick Oborne/Louise Robson/Susanne Walker




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