Statement re. Press Comment

Glanbia PLC
17 November 2003

Statement from Glanbia plc



Glanbia plc and Milk Link Limited confirm that they are in discussions regarding
potential opportunities for partnership in serving the UK cheese market.

These discussions are ongoing and no conclusions have yet been reached.

Glanbia is committed to continuing to have an ongoing role in the UK cheese
sector notwithstanding the outcome of these discussions.

Further announcements will be made in due course, if appropriate.



ENDS



17 November 2003



Enquiries:
For Glanbia plc:
Michael Patten, Group Director of Communications, Glanbia plc. Tel: [phone]
2414502

Tom Leatherbarrow, Hogarth PR. Tel: [phone]



For Milk Link Limited:
Karen Young, Company Secretary, Milk Link Limited. Tel: [phone]


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