BIRDS EYE LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
26Poor
2.6vs last year
#4437 in UK
#215 in Distribution And Delivery
#751 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
00343496
Registered Address
1 New Square, Bedfont Lakes Business Park, Feltham, Middlesex, England, TW14 8HA
Status
Active
Employee Count
928
Turnover
£815,196,000
EBITDA
£119,566,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
18 August 1938
Nature of Business
10890 - Manufacture of other food products not elsewhere classified
Industries
Distribution And Delivery, Food And Drink, Supply Chain, Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
72 days
Shortest Period:60 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:120 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
7%
31-60 Days
21%
After 60 Days
72%
Not Paid Within Terms35%

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)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-21
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202521 Jul 2025727%21%72%35%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202413 Feb 20256910%14%76%64%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20247313%24%63%57%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20236815%17%68%51%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202219 Jul 20226913%24%63%65%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202131 Jan 20226516%26%58%63%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202130 Jul 20216616%27%57%71%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202001 Jul 20216718%23%59%70%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202030 Jul 20207517%26%57%76%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201905 Feb 20207117%21%62%68%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201929 Jul 20197711%19%70%81%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201818 Jun 20197512%20%68%95%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20187213%21%66%99%

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 do not have standard payment terms. Payment terms are part of the commercial negotiation and are individually agreed with our suppliers.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

120

Dispute Resolution Process

If we dispute an invoice, we aim to promptly inform and work with the supplier to reach a mutually acceptable outcome. Suppliers should contact our Accounts Payable team with any questions relating to the payment of invoices.

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

Birds Eye Limited is a British multinational food company that specializes in frozen food products. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Feltham, London.

Sustainability is a key focus for Birds Eye Limited, with the company committed to reducing its environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices throughout its supply chain. They have set ambitious goals to reduce their carbon footprint, water usage, and waste, as well as sourcing sustainable ingredients for their products.

Birds Eye offers a wide range of frozen food products, including vegetables, fish, chicken, and ready meals. Their products are known for their convenience and quality, and are available in supermarkets and grocery stores across the UK.

The company is led by CEO Wayne Hudson, who has over 25 years of experience in the food industry. Under his leadership, Birds Eye has continued to innovate and expand its product range while maintaining a strong focus on sustainability.

For more information on Birds Eye's products, sustainability initiatives, and company news, their website (www.birdseye.co.uk) is a valuable resource. The registered office address for Birds Eye Limited is at Gravely House, 1 Gravely Way, Feltham, Middlesex, TW14 0TW. Customers can also contact the company through their customer service hotline at 0800 33 22 77.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£43,000
Net Worth
£305,707,000
Total Current Assets
£383,668,000
Total Current Liabilities
£157,486,000

Company Location