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Exhibit 23.1
The Directors
Meadow Farms Limited
Darts Farm Business Park
Topsham
EXETER
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Dear Sirs
MEADOW FARMS LIMITED
We consent to the inclusion in the Form 8-K of Horizon Organic Holding
Corporation dated 14 August 2000, and by reference in the registration
statement on Form S-8 of Horizon Organic Holding Corporation, of our audit
report given within the meaning of Section 235 of the UK Companies Act 1985
in respect of the statutory accounts of Meadow Farms Limited for the year
ended 31st May 2000.
KPMG
Cardiff, Wales
August 14, 2000
