Aquatic Foods : Update on accounts publication

27 July 2017

Aquatic Foods Group Plc (AIM: AFG), a leading Chinese marine foods and seafood processor and producer supplying to export and local markets announces an update in respect of the publication of its full year results to 31 December 2016 and appointment of a new finance director.

The Company has made some progress in relation to the finalisation of its accounts including the transfer of some funds to the Group's Jersey holding company however the Company does not now expect to be in a position to publish its overdue results until August and will provide further updates as appropriate.

In addition the Company is making progress in relation to the appointment of a new Finance Director and again further announcements will be made as appropriate.

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For further information:

Aquatic Foods Group Plc
Dr. Wang Shaodong, Non-Executive Chairman	Via Abchurch
SP Angel Corporate Finance LLP Nominated Adviser and Broker	Tel: [phone]
Stuart Gledhill / Robert Wooldridge	www.spangel.co.uk

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Notes to Editors:

Aquatic Foods Group is a leading marine foods and seafood processor and supplier based in China. The Group initially built its business through focusing on the export market (principally Japan under the 'Kanwa Foods' brand), and subsequently established the 'Zhenhaitang' brand in 2007 in mainland China to take advantage of the growing market driven by growing disposable income within the Chinese middle-classes and a more health conscious consumer base.

The Group benefits from excellent food safety procedures developed over many years which have helped the Group to build a strong track record of supplying its products into overseas markets. This track record has enhanced the perception of the quality and reliability of the Group's products in China and has allowed the Group to expand significantly into local markets as demand for seafood products has increased. In a market that has seen regular public health scares relating to food safety, the Group considers that its adherence to these standards to be a key strength. The Group has obtained the following key standards:

- ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification
- HACCP Food Safety System certification
- BRC certification; and
- Marine Stewardship Council certification

Aquatic Foods works with a network of distributors to effectively market its products in China. The Group has continued to grow its distributor relationships and now distributes its products in 16 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China through 50 regional distributors. These distributors in turn sell the Group's products to sub-distributors and retailers, including supermarket chains and hypermarkets.

Further information can be viewed at www.aquatic-foods.com.