CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Ruddick Corporation (NYSE: RDK) today reported that its Board of
Directors, at a regularly scheduled meeting, declared a quarterly
dividend in the amount of $0.12 per share to be paid on October 1, 2010,
to shareholders of record on September 10, 2010.
Ruddick Corporation is a holding company with two primary operating
subsidiaries: Harris Teeter, Inc., a leading regional supermarket chain
with operations in eight states primarily in the southeastern and
mid-Atlantic United States, including the District of Columbia; and
American & Efird, Inc., one of the world's largest global manufacturers
and distributors of industrial sewing thread, embroidery thread and
technical textiles.

SOURCE: Ruddick Corporation
Ruddick Corporation
John B. Woodlief, 704-372-5404
Vice President - Finance and
Chief Financial Officer