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

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May, 2005

Commission File Number: 000-19884

LEADING BRANDS, INC.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

Suite 1800 – 1500 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2Z6 Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

x Form 20-F   ¨ 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 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- _________

SUBMITTED HEREWITH

Exhibits

  99.1 Press Release dated May 13, 2005
     
  99.2 Press Release dated May 25, 2005
     
  99.3 Folder for Annual Report
     
  99.3 Folder for Annual Report (PDF Version)
     
  99.4 Report to Shareholders
     
  99.5 Notice of Annual General Meeting
     
  99.6 Information Circular
     
  99.7 Financial Statements as at February 28, 2005 and February 29, 2004
     
  99.8 Corporate Directory
     
  99.9 Proxy Form
     
  99.10 Request for Voting Instructions Form
     
  99.11 Management's Discussion and Analysis

 

SIGNATURES

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, thereunto duly authorized.

  Leading Brands, Inc.
  (Registrant)
     
Date: May 30, 2005 By: /s/ Marilyn Kerzner
   
    Marilyn Kerzner
  Title: Director of Corporate Affairs