Astral Foods Limited - Dealing in shares by a director

Astral Foods Limited - Dealing in shares by a director                          
Astral Foods Limited                                                            
"Astral Foods"                                                                  
(Reg. No. 1986/002864/06)                                                       
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
Share Code: ARL    ISIN Code: ZAE000029757                                      
DEALING IN SHARES BY A DIRECTOR                                                 
NOTICE OF SHAREDEALINGS LODGED WITH THE JSE SECURITIES EXCHANGE SOUTH AFRICA IN 
TERMS OF LISTINGS REQUIREMENTS PARAGRAPH 3.63                                   
Name of company:                     Astral Foods Limited                       
Name of director:                    NC Wentzel                                 
Designation:                         Chief Executive Officer                    
Number of shares purchased:          25 000                                     
Price purchased at:                  R63.00 per ordinary share                  
Total value:                         R1 575 000.00                              
Date:                                31 May 2005                                
Nature of transaction:               Direct beneficial interest                 
Clearance to deal:                   This was obtained in advance in            
                                     accordance with JSE Listings               
Requirements - paragraph 3.66.             

Pretoria                                                                        
31 May 2005                                                                     
Sponsor                                                                         
JP Morgan Equities Limited                                                      
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