SEC FILE NUMBER 033-43621
CUSIP NUMBER 459526 20 8


                                     UNITED STATES
                          SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                      FORM 12b-25

                              NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

(CHECK ONE):  /X/Form 10-K / /Form 20-F / /Form 11-K / /Form 10-Q / /Form N-SAR

                 For Period Ended: June 29, 1996
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                 /  / Transition Report on Form 10-K
                 /  / Transition Report on Form 20-F
                 /  / Transition Report on Form 11-K
                 /  / Transition Report on Form 10-Q
                 /  / Transition Report on Form N-SAR
                 For the Transition Period Ended:
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  READ INSTRUCTION (ON BACK PAGE) BEFORE PREPARING FORM. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
    NOTHING IN THIS FORM SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THE COMMISSION HAS 
               VERIFIED ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN.
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If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify
the Item(s) to which the notification relates:

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PART I -- REGISTRANT INFORMATION
International Food and Beverage, Inc.
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Full Name of Registrant
N/A
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Former Name if Applicable
30152 Aventura
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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City, State and Zip Code

PART II -- RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or
expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)

       (a)  The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this 
            form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or 
            expense;
       (b)  The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report
            on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof,
/X/         will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following
            the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report of 
            transition report on Form 10-Q, or portion thereof will be filed
            on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due
            date; and
       (c)  The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by Rule
            12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.

PART III -- NARRATIVE

State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q,
N-SAR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within 
the prescribed time period.

We are currently awaiting the completion of the audit of the financial 
statements of the Company by our independent accountants. Their work was 
delayed pending the receipt and evaluation of data which could only recently 
be obtained. The Company intends to file its Form 10-K on or before the due 
date afforded by Rule 12b-25.

                                               (ATTACH EXTRA SHEETS IF NEEDED)
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PART IV -- OTHER INFORMATION

(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
    notification
     Ann Gooch                               714               858-8800
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                    (Name)                (Area Code)      (Telephone Number)

(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the
    Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company 
    Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period 
    that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If
    answer is no, identify report(s).                           /X/ Yes  / / No

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(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations 
    from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected
    by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or 
    portion thereof?                                            / / Yes  /X/ No

    If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively 
    and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable
    estimate of the results cannot be made.

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                    International Food and Beverage, Inc.
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                 (Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

    has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
    hereunto duly authorized.


    Date   September 24, 1996                   By /s/ ANN M. GOOCH
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                                                   Ann M. Gooch
                                                   Vice President of Finance

INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the registrant 
or by any other duly authorized representative. The name and title of the 
person signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If 
the statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized 
representative (other than an executive officer), evidence of the 
representative's authority to sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed 
with the form.

____________________________________ATTENTION__________________________________

  INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL
                      VIOLATIONS (SEE 18 U.S.C. 1001).
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                             GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. This form is required by Rule 12b-25 (17 CFR 240.12b-25) of the General
   Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

2. One signed original and four conformed copies of this form and amendments
   thereto must be completed and filed with the Securities and Exchange 
   Commission, Washington, D.C. 20549, in accordance with Rule O-3 of the 
   General Rules and Regulations under the Act. The information contained in 
   or filed with the form will be made a matter of public record in the 
   Commission files.

3. A manually signed copy of the form and amendments thereto shall be filed 
   with each national securities exchange on which any class of securities of 
   the registrant is registered.

4. Amendments to the notifications must also be filed on form 12b-25 but need 
   not restate information that has been correctly furnished. The form shall 
   be clearly identified as an amended notification.

5. ELECTRONIC FILERS. This form shall not be used by electronic filers unable 
   to timely file a report solely due to electronic difficulties. Filers unable
   to submit a report within the time period prescribed due to difficulties in
   electronic filing should comply with either Rule 201 or Rule 202 of
   Regulation S-T (Section 232.201 or Section 232.202 of this chapter) or apply
   for an adjustment in filing date pursuant to Rule 13(b) of Regulation S-T 
   (Section 232.13(b) of this chapter).


 






[COOPERS & LYBRAND LOGO]

September 23, 1996


Mr. Michael W. Hogarty
Chief Executive Officer
International Food and Beverage, Inc.
30152 Aventura
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Dear Mr. Hogarty:

This will confirm that we are in the process of completing our audit with 
respect to the financial statements of International Food and Beverage, Inc. 
as of and for the year ended June 30, 1996.

We are aware that this letter will be furnished to the Securities and 
Exchange Commission as an exhibit to Form 12b-25.


Very truly yours,

COOPER & LYBRAND L.L.P.