Baladi Ltd. is one of Israel's Major Kosher and Halal Meat Processors YAVNE, Israel, December 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- G. Willi-Food International Ltd. (NASDAQ:WILC) (the "Company" or "Willi Food"), one of Israel's largest food importers and a single-source supplier of one of the world's most extensive range of quality kosher food products, today announced it is in advanced negotiations to acquire 51% majority interest in Baladi Ltd to be acquired through the issuance of shares by Baladi Ltd. Baladi Ltd. is a private Israeli company and a large kosher and halal meat processor in the region. The transaction is subject to approval by Willi Food's board of directors and Israeli anti-trust authorities in addition to execution of final documentation and due diligence in accordance with Willi Food. There is no guarantee that an agreement for this transaction will be signed, and if signed, that it will close. Mr. Zwi Williger commented, "This accretive transaction would further diversify our portfolio of quality kosher products. The demand for kosher and Halal meat products in the region is steadily rising, in addition Willi Food intends to ultimately layer Baladi's product line into our global distribution platform." About G. Willi-Food International, Ltd. G. Willi-Food International Ltd. is one of Israel's largest food importers and a single-source supplier of one of the world's most extensive ranges of quality kosher food products. It currently imports, markets and distributes more than 400 food products manufactured by some 100 top-tier suppliers throughout the world to more than 1,700 customers. Willi Food excels in identifying changing tastes in its markets and sourcing high-quality kosher products to address them. The Company's Gold Frost Ltd. subsidiary develops and distributes kosher chilled and frozen dairy food products internationally, while its Laish Israeli subsidiary and joint venture with the Baron Family engage in the global import, export and distribution of kosher products worldwide. For more information, please visit the Company's website at http://www.willi-food.co.il/. Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain risks and uncertainties, including such factors, among others, as market acceptance, market demand, pricing, competition, changing economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's SEC filings. Company Contact: G. Willi Food International Ltd. Gil Hochboim, Vice President +972-8-932-1000 IR Contact: The Global Consulting Group Christopher Chu +1-646-284-9426 DATASOURCE: G Willi Food International Ltd CONTACT: Company Contact: G. Willi Food International Ltd. Gil Hochboim, Vice President, +972-8-932-1000, ; IR Contact: The Global Consulting Group, Christopher Chu, +1-646-284-9426,

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