<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM
THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NORTHLAND
CRANBERRIES, INC. AS OF AND FOR THE PERIOD ENDED FEBRUARY 29, 1996
AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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