ASTRAL FOODS LIMITED - DEALING IN SECURITIES BY DIRECTOR

ASTRAL FOODS LIMITED - DEALING IN SECURITIES BY DIRECTOR                        
PURCHASE OF ASTRAL FOOD SHARES BY A DIRECTOR                                    
In compliance with rule 3.72 to 3.75 of the JSE Listings Requirements the       
following should be noted:                                                      
Name                        :  Mr JL van den Berg (Director and                 
                               Chairman)                                        
Date of transaction         :  3 June 2002                                      
Number and price of shares  :  10 000 shares at R13.45 per share                
                               10 000 shares at R13.50 per share                
Nature of transaction       :  Purchase                                         
Class of shares             :  Ordinary shares                                  
Extent of interest          :  Direct beneficial                                
Date: 04/06/2002 01:46:00 PM Produced by the SENS Department