SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2003

NEW WORLD PASTA COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	333-76763	52-2006441
(State or Other Jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)

85 Shannon Road, Harrisburg, PA		17112
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (717) 526-2200

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT

Item 5. Other Events

On June 3, 2003, New World Pasta Company announced the appointment of two executives, Edward J. Lyons and Lawrence C. Kleinman, who have joined the Company. A copy of the press release, which is incorporated herein by reference, is attached as an exhibit.

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.


99.1		Press Release issued by New World Pasta Company on June 3, 2003.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to 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, thereupon duly authorized.

NEW WORLD PASTA COMPANY

Date: June 4, 2003

/s/ J. MICHAEL MCILWAIN

J. Michael McIlwain

Vice President, Finance

NEW WORLD PASTA CO 8-K