Director Shareholding

Associated British Foods PLC
11 December 2001



ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS PLC

GRANT OF SHARE OPTIONS ON

FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER 2001



The Board of Associated British Foods plc granted the following options under
the Associated British Foods 1994 Share Option Scheme to Peter Jackson and
John Bason in accordance with the terms of their service contracts.



Peter Jackson 100,000 shares at 497 pence per share

John Bason 50,000 shares at 497 pence per share