6-K 


                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 6-K

                        REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
                      PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                          For the month of January 2008
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                        G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD.
                 (Translation of registrant's name into English)

                     4 Nahal Harif St., Yavne, Israel 81106
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
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     Indicate by check mark whether registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

                         FORM 20-F [X]     FORM 40-F [_]

     Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):..........

     Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in
paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):..........

     Indicate by check mark whether registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934:

                               YES [_]     NO [X]

     If "YES" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-________.





Attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein is a press release issued
by G. Willi-Food International Ltd. ("Registrant") on January 3, 2008.

This report on Form 6-K shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference in the
Registration Statements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-11848 and 333-138200) of the
Registrant.





                                   SIGNATURES

     In accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                                G. WILLI-FOOD INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Dated: January 3, 2008
                                                By: /s/ Yaron Levy
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                                                Yaron Levy
                                                Chief Financial Officer
News 


              G. WILLI-FOOD SIGNS AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE CONTROLLING
           INTEREST IN SHAMIR SALADS - AN ISRAELI MEDITERRANEAN FOOD
                                  MANUFACTURER

      CONSOLIDATION OF RESULTS OF SHAMIR SALADS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FOLLOWING
                     RECEIPT OF ISRAELI ANTI-TRUST APPROVAL

YAVNE, ISRAEL - JANUARY 3, 2008 - 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 that, further to its announcement
on November 2, 2007, it had signed a binding agreement with the owners of Shamir
Salads pursuant to which the Company is expected to acquire a 51% interest in
Shamir Salads. The agreement has been approved by Willi Food's Board of
Directors, and closing is subject to approval from the Israeli Anti-Trust
Authorities. Shamir Salads is an Israeli manufacturer and distributor of
pre-packaged chilled kosher Mediterranean dips and spreads in Israel and abroad.
The Company expects to consolidate the results of Shamir Salads following
approval of the Israeli Anti-Trust Authorities.

Mr. Zwi Williger, President and COO of Willi Food commented, "We are extremely
pleased to have signed this agreement and be in a position to expand our product
offerings through Shamir Salad's line of kosher Mediterranean hummus, dips and
spreads, appetizers and gourmet specialties. The popularity of Mediterranean
style foods is growing not only in our home market but abroad as well. As part
of Willi Food's growth strategy, we intend to build a manufacturing plant in the
US that will allow for distribution of Shamir's product line all throughout
North America."

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 www.willi-food.co.il.





THIS PRESS RELEASE CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF
SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
RELATING TO FUTURE EVENTS OR OUR FUTURE PERFORMANCE, SUCH AS STATEMENTS
REGARDING TRENDS, DEMAND FOR OUR PRODUCTS AND EXPECTED REVENUES, OPERATING
RESULTS, AND EARNINGS. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INVOLVE KNOWN AND UNKNOWN
RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND OTHER FACTORS THAT MAY CAUSE OUR ACTUAL RESULTS, LEVELS
OF ACTIVITY, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS TO BE MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM ANY
FUTURE RESULTS, LEVELS OF ACTIVITY, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED IN THOSE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THESE RISKS AND OTHER FACTORS
INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: CHANGES AFFECTING CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES,
INCLUDING THE NIS/U.S. DOLLAR EXCHANGE RATE, PAYMENT DEFAULT BY ANY OF OUR MAJOR
CLIENTS, THE LOSS OF ONE OF MORE OF OUR KEY PERSONNEL, CHANGES IN LAWS AND
REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THOSE RELATING TO THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION INDUSTRY, AND
INABILITY TO MEET AND MAINTAIN REGULATORY QUALIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS FOR OUR
PRODUCTS, TERMINATION OF ARRANGEMENTS WITH OUR SUPPLIERS, IN PARTICULAR ARLA
FOODS, LOSS OF ONE OR MORE OF OUR PRINCIPAL CLIENTS, INCREASING LEVELS OF
COMPETITION IN ISRAEL AND OTHER MARKETS IN WHICH WE DO BUSINESS, CHANGES IN
ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN ISRAEL, INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN
THE COMPANY'S CORE MARKETS, OUR INABILITY TO ACCURATELY PREDICT CONSUMPTION OF
OUR PRODUCTS AND RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS. WE CANNOT
GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS, LEVELS OF ACTIVITY, PERFORMANCE OR ACHIEVEMENTS. THE
MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE ALSO INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
SUMMARIZED UNDER THE HEADING "RISK FACTORS" IN THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL REPORT ON
FORM 20-F FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006, FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THESE FACTORS ARE UPDATED FROM TIME TO TIME THROUGH THE
FILING OF REPORTS AND REGISTRATION STATEMENTS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION. WE DO NOT ASSUME ANY OBLIGATION TO UPDATE THE FORWARD-LOOKING
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE.

COMPANY CONTACT:
G. Willi Food International Ltd.
Gil Hochboim, Vice President
(+972) 8-932-1000
gil@willi-food.co.il

IR CONTACT:
The Global Consulting Group
Christopher Chu
(646) 284-9426
cchu@hfgcg.com