NORTHERN FOODS GROCERY GROUP LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2022
28Poor
vs last year
#5066 in UK
#259 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#293 in Yorkshire and The Humber

Company Information

Company Number
00313761
Registered Address
Trinity Park House, Fox Way, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8EE
Status
Active
Employee Count
279
Turnover
£21,704,000
EBITDA
-£9,384,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
4 May 1936
Nature of Business
10720 - Manufacture of rusks and biscuits; manufacture of preserved pastry goods and cakes
10821 - Manufacture of cocoa and chocolate confectionery
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
62 days
Shortest Period:1 days
Longest Period:120 days
Max Contractual:120 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
18%
31-60 Days
16%
After 60 Days
65%
Not Paid Within Terms86%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average time taken for Northern Foods Grocery Group Limited to pay invoices to suppliers has fluctuated between 62 and 71 days over the past three years.

Volatility Analysis

The average time taken to pay invoices has fluctuated by 9 days over the past three years, showing moderate volatility.

Summary Analysis

From Aug 2019 to Jan 2021, Northern Foods Grocery Group Limited experienced an overall decrease in the average time taken to pay invoices, from 69 days to 63 days.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2022-09-13
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 202213 Sept 20226218%16%65%86%
01 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 202203 Mar 20226318%21%61%72%
01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 202131 Aug 20216320%20%60%72%
01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 202101 Mar 20216716%18%66%72%
01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 202024 Sept 20206720%15%65%72%
01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 202027 Feb 20206223%18%60%74%
01 Feb 2019 - 31 Jul 201922 Aug 20196622%15%64%77%
01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 201925 Feb 20196425%15%60%77%
01 Feb 2018 - 31 Jul 201829 Aug 20187123%11%66%81%
01 Aug 2017 - 31 Jan 201827 Feb 20186922%12%66%69%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

We shall pay the price of the goods and the services on our first working day following the end of the third month following receipt of a correctly constituted VAT invoice or, if later, upon our acceptance of the goods or services in question.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

120

Dispute Resolution Process

Invoices are matched on receipt and disputed invoices notified to the supplier. Disputes are managed directly between the supplier and site and resolved items are then reprocessed.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Northern Foods Grocery Group Limited is a British company that specializes in the production and distribution of food and grocery products. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Sustainability is a key focus for Northern Foods Grocery Group Limited, with a dedicated sustainability program in place. The company is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has set ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions, water usage, and waste production.

Northern Foods Grocery Group Limited offers a wide range of products, including chilled and frozen foods, bakery products, and snacks. Some of their popular brands include Fox's Biscuits, Goodfella's Pizza, and Holland's Pies. They also produce private label products for major retailers.

The company is led by a team of experienced and knowledgeable individuals, including CEO Victoria Mortimer and Chairman Richard Pennycook. They are supported by a dedicated workforce and a strong supply chain network.

For more information on Northern Foods Grocery Group Limited and their products, customers can visit their website at www.northernfoods.co.uk. The company's registered office address is at 2 Sisters Food Group, Trinity Park House, Fox Way, Trinity Business Park, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 8EE.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£354,651,000
Total Current Assets
£419,087,000
Total Current Liabilities
£68,822,000

Company Location