BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
22Very Poor
6.8vs last year
#4411 in UK
#231 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#1479 in London

Company Information

Company Number
01060806
Registered Address
Fitzroy Place 5th Floor, 8 Mortimer Street, London, England, W1T 3JJ
Status
Active
Employee Count
15,567
Turnover
£1,783,168,000
EBITDA
£102,917,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
7 July 1972
Nature of Business
10850 - Manufacture of prepared meals and dishes
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
12%
31-60 Days
35%
After 60 Days
53%
Not Paid Within Terms52%

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: 2024-01-29
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
29 Dec 2024 - 28 Jun 202530 Jul 2025708%33%59%65%
31 Dec 2023 - 29 Jun 202424 Jul 20246713%34%53%50%
01 Jan 2023 - 01 Jul 202326 Jul 20237010%34%56%65%
26 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 202226 Jul 20237410%34%57%66%
26 Dec 2021 - 25 Jun 202221 Jul 20227510%32%58%61%
28 Jun 2020 - 26 Dec 202029 Jan 20216313%42%45%61%
30 Jun 2019 - 28 Dec 201927 Jan 20206112%48%40%68%
30 Dec 2018 - 29 Jun 201929 Jul 20195711%50%39%82%
01 Jul 2018 - 29 Dec 201828 Jan 20195912%50%38%75%
31 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20185810%49%41%86%

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

There are no standard payment terms as payment terms are agreed individually with suppliers, within the range stated above.

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

Yes – New payment terms have been agreed with suppliers, within the range of 1 day to 120 days, in line with norms for certain sectors.

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

120

Dispute Resolution Process

Invoices are processed on receipt and matched with purchase orders. Where there are invoice or payment queries our Accounts Payable team will notify the supplier and efforts will be made to resolve any dispute promptly.

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

BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED is a leading UK-based food manufacturing company that specializes in fresh prepared foods. Established in 1986, the company has grown to become a major player in the food industry, with a strong focus on sustainability.

The company's sustainability program, called "Our Circle", aims to reduce their environmental impact and promote sustainable practices throughout their supply chain. This includes initiatives such as reducing food waste, using renewable energy sources, and promoting responsible sourcing of ingredients.

BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED offers a wide range of fresh prepared foods, including salads, soups, dips, and ready meals. Their products are sold in major supermarkets, convenience stores, and foodservice outlets across the UK, as well as internationally.

The company is led by a team of experienced executives, including CEO Agust Gudmundsson and CFO Nigel Blakey. They are supported by a dedicated workforce of over 19,000 employees.

For further information, BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED can be contacted through their website at www.bakkavor.com. Their registered office address is Bakkavor Group plc, 2nd Floor, Voyager Place, Chicago Avenue, Manchester, M90 3DQ, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£17,544,000
Net Worth
£526,780,000
Total Current Assets
£858,978,000
Total Current Liabilities
£550,145,000

Company Location