David Garth Appointed as Human Resources Director

Nichols(J.N.)(Vimto) PLC 1 March 2000 Contacts: John Nichols, Chairman J N Nichols (Vimto) plc Telephone: 01925 222222 Alistair Mackinnon-Musson Philip Dennis Square Mile Communications Telephone: 0171 601 1000 J N NICHOLS (VIMTO) PLC Board Appointment J N Nichols (Vimto) plc, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Garth to its main Board as Human Resources Director, with immediate effect. David joined the Group in July 1999. David (48) was previously a Senior HR Management Consultant for Collinson Grant Consultants, based in Manchester, and before that was head of Human Resources for Littlewoods Plc, with responsibility for 8,000 employees in 130 sites throughout the UK. Commenting, John Nichols, Chairman of J N Nichols (Vimto) PLC, said: 'David's extensive experience in human resources will be invaluable to the Group as we develop the business in the coming years. We are extremely pleased to welcome him to the Board to strengthen our top team'. Note to Editors: J N Nichols (Vimto) plc has five principal operations: Soft Drinks (primarily involved in the manufacture and sale of Vimto throughout the world), Nichols Foods (manufacturer and supplier to the vending, foodservice and retail markets), Cabana (soft drinks on draught), Stockpack (contract packer to the food industry) and Balmoral (hot beverage systems).