5 August 2008 NORTHERN FOODS plc Director Shareholding

Northern Foods plc (the `Company') announces that it was notified today of the following purchase of ordinary shares in the Company made by a director.

Director/Connected person Number of Shares Date of Purchase Price per share

Sandra Barden 55,555 5 August 2008 54.00p

As a result of the above purchase, Stefan Barden is now interested in a total of 1,388,170 ordinary shares in the Company, representing 0.30% of the Company's issued share capital.

This notification is in accordance with DTR3.1.2R.

Carol Williams Company Secretary Northern Foods plc Tel: 0113 390 0110