Update re. trials with Asda

Stanelco PLC
10 May 2005


10 May 2005


                             Stanelco PLC ('Stanelco')


                 Update on Youngs Bluecrest Production Trials


Stanelco, the RF (radio frequency) applications group, is pleased to announce
that following its recently announced contract with ASDA, the first stage of
full-scale production trials with Youngs Bluecrest has now been completed. For a
two-week period fresh salmon has been sold using our GREENSEAL technology as the
sealing process. The results of these trials have been extremely encouraging.

Over the two-week period of the trials sales of the product packed and sold in
the selected ASDA stores have grown by 21%. Stanelco has been informed by ASDA
that this increase is as a direct result of a number of factors directly
attributable to our technology. Key amongst these is a more attractive looking
pack than the current product. In addition there were no reported leaking packs
and waste at store level was reduced.

Independent analysis carried out by Law Laboratories has also identified better
visual appearance and a fresher taste as the product reaches its end of shelf
life date. In addition microbiological analysis has also indicated that there is
strong evidence that an extra days' product life could be achieved.

Tony Ruane, Technical Manager at ASDA said:

'The benefits are now proving to be substantially beyond our original thinking
and as a result we will look to accelerate the introduction of this technology
to full scale commercial production.

'The second trial is commencing on Wednesday 11th May at Hitchens Foods, where
we will be trialling the process on layered salads and other items in the ASDA
own label range of Hitchens products.'


Ian Balchin, CEO of Stanelco commented:


'These trials are producing benefits well beyond our expectations and we look
forward to the imminent commercial discussions that are now being arranged.'


Ends


For further information please contact:


Ian Balchin, Chief Executive
Stanelco PLC
Tel: [phone]


Jonathon Brill/Billy Clegg
Financial Dynamics
Tel: [phone]



Notes to Editors:


About Stanelco


Stanelco was founded in 1953 and is a world leader in the development of radio
frequency technologies for processing polymers for edible and packaging
applications and the design and manufacture of optical fibre technology,
induction heating and dielectric welding equipment. The Company's current core
business is the manufacture of optical fibre using Radio Frequency (RF)
technology. Stanelco has been applying its technology to other markets. Current
developments include biodegradable air cushion packaging, sealing of low-cost
conventional plastics for food packaging, water-soluble detergent capsules,
foamed starch trays, edible sachets and waste packing.




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