Press Release 18 January 2013 Sorbic International plc ("Sorbic" or the "Company") Notification of Shareholding

Sorbic International plc (AIM:SORB), the third largest sorbates producer in China, was informed on 17 January 2013 that following recent share purchases, The 181 Fund (Jersey) Ltd now has a beneficial holding of 1,800,000 Ordinary Shares in the Company, representing 3.995% of the issued share capital.

- Ends - For further information: Sorbic International plc Tel: +44 (0)7768 031 454

John McLean, Chairman www.sorbicinternational.com

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Geoff Nash / Ben Thompson
Simon Starr (broking)
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7600 1658

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Notes to Editors: www.sorbicinternational.com About Sorbic International plc

Sorbic International's principal activity is the production and sale of the food preservatives Sorbic Acid and Potassium Sorbate from its base in Linyi City, Shandong Province, Peoples Republic of China. Approximately half of Sorbic International's production is sold to overseas markets, across 46 countries and half into the Chinese domestic market.
Sorbic Acid is a naturally occurring organic compound that is used in all kinds of foods for its anti-decomposition and anti-fungus function and also in grains, medicines, cosmetics, toothpaste, tobacco, animal feed, latex, paper-manufacturing and pesticides. Potassium Sorbate is used to inhibit moulds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meat, baked goods, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

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