Trading Statement

McBride PLC
2 June 2000



McBride's  Interim results for the six months to 31 December, 1999  showed  an
underlying  increase  in  sales of 5.9% and profit before  taxation,  goodwill
amortisation  and share of the joint venture, increased by  8.5%.   Sales  and
profits in January and February were in line with expectations but, in  common
with  many  other  companies in the UK grocery sector, McBride  experienced  a
slowdown in sales towards the end of March and throughout April.  In addition,
the  Continental European profits have been adversely affected by the  further
decline in the Euro.  Sales across the Group have recovered to forecast levels
in  May and expected sales for June are also in line with forecast.  Sales  of
private label products continue to benefit from increasing market share.  As a
result  of  the slowdown in sales and the weak Euro referred to above,  profit
before  tax, operating exceptional items and goodwill amortisation is expected
to  fall  short of the £30.0 million for the 1998/1999 financial year and  the
Board  is reviewing a number of opportunities to further reduce the cost  base
of the business.

Aerosol  Products  Limited, the joint venture that was formed  between  Robert
McBride  and  Nichol  Beauty Products has continued to  encounter  operational
difficulties following concentration of production onto a single site at Hull.
The  management  structure  of  the business has  been  strengthened  and  the
situation is improving.  Although the joint venture will incur a loss  in  the
second  half of the financial year, the Board is confident that the  strategic
objectives in setting up the joint venture remain valid.

The  Board of McBride intends to review the Group's strategic options in order
to maximise shareholder value.


Contacts:

Mike Handley, McBride plc          01494 607050
Terry Monks, McBride plc           01494 607050

Andrew Dowler, Financial Dynamics  020 7831 3113