NEW BOARD APPOINTMENT AT DAIRY FARM

16th March 1998 -- Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited announced that Mr. George J. Ho has today Joined the Board as non-executive Director.

Mr. Ho holds a B.A. degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and law degrees from New York and Harvard universities. He was previously engaged in private law practice in San Francisco and is currently engaged in the broadcasting, multi-media and telecommunications industries.

Simon Keswick, Chairman of Dairy Farm, said, "We are pleased to welcome Mr. Ho, who will bring a wide range of experience to the Group."