Directorate Change

Greencore Group PLC
28 March 2002



GREENCORE GROUP PLC


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BOARD APPOINTMENT AT GREENCORE GROUP PLC

The Board of Greencore Group plc announced that today (28th March, 2002) it has
decided to co-opt with effect from 22nd April, 2002 David A. Sugden (50 years)
as a non executive director of the company.    Mr. Sugden will replace Kevin C.
O'Sullivan who, as previously announced, retires from the Board on 19th April,
2002.

David Sugden is a former chairman of MSB International plc.  Prior to that he
was Group Chief Executive of Geest plc which he joined from Spear & Jackson
International plc where he had been Group Finance Director.

Other than Mr. Sugden's previous directorship of MSB International plc, he has
not held directorships in any publicly quoted company at any time in the
previous five years.   Also there are no further disclosures to be made in
respect of Mr. Sugden pursuant to Section 6.F.2(b) to (g) of the Listing Rules.

Commenting on the co-option, Greencore's chairman, Tony Barry said:

'We are delighted that David Sugden is joining the Board which will be greatly
strengthened by his international and convenience food experience.'


B.J. POWER
DIRECTOR & SECRETARY

GREENCORE GROUP PLC,
ST. STEPHEN'S GREEN HOUSE,
EARLFORT TERRACE,
DUBLIN 2.                                        28th March, 2002.


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