Press Release 23 November 2012 China Food Company Plc

("China Food" the "Company" or the "Group")

Notification of Shareholding

China Food Company Plc (AIM:CFC), the leading Chinese manufacturer of cooking and dipping sauces, was informed on 22 November 2012 that Hana Mulsan Co., Ltd ("Hana Mulsan") has acquired 8,809,195 Ordinary Shares in the Company from Hermes Holdings Limited. Following this transaction, the respective holdings are 8,809,195 for Hana Mulsan representing 12.3% of the issued share capital, and Hermes Holdings Limited's holding reduces to 247,766, which is less than 1% of the issued share capital of the Company.

- Ends - For further information: China Food Company Plc

John McLean, Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 7768 031 454

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www.chinafoodcompany.com
David Poutney - Head of Corporate Broking Tel: +44 (0) 20 7260 1000

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