RIPON SELECT FOODS LIMITED carries an average payment time of 34 days, placing it just outside the standard 30-day benchmark. The payment distribution is heavily weighted toward the 31–60 day band, which accounts for 54% of payments, indicating a consistent pattern of slightly delayed settlement rather than prompt payment. Only 43% of payments are made within 30 days, suggesting that extended terms or habitual lateness are embedded in their payment behaviour.
With 48% of payments classified as late, nearly half of all transactions fail to meet agreed terms, representing a significant reliability concern for suppliers dependent on predictable cash flow. The 3% of payments exceeding 60 days adds a tail risk element, meaning occasional severe delays cannot be ruled out. However, the concentration of payments within the 31–60 day window does suggest a degree of predictability in how late payments tend to be, limiting exposure to extreme outliers.
RIPON SELECT FOODS LIMITED presents a moderate-to-elevated payment risk profile, with a late payment rate of 48% being the primary concern for prospective suppliers. Suppliers should consider building extended payment terms into contracts, setting credit limits accordingly, and potentially requiring partial payment upfront for larger orders. Close monitoring of invoice ageing and proactive credit control measures are strongly advised if proceeding with this account.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sept 2025 - 29 Mar 2026 | 23 Apr 2026 | 34 | 43% | 54% | 3% | 48% |
| 31 Mar 2025 - 29 Sept 2025 | 23 Oct 2025 | 28 | 56% | 42% | 2% | 49% |
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Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are 30 days from the end of the month of the invoice date.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
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Any other information about payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
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Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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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?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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Ripon Select Foods Limited is a private limited company operating within the food sector in Yorkshire. The company specialises in the selection, supply, and distribution of food products, serving customers and businesses across its regional market and beyond.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 01161649, with its registered office located at Dallamires Way North, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1TL. Incorporated on 28 February 1974, Ripon Select Foods Limited has established a long-standing presence in the UK food industry spanning over five decades.
Food selection and supply companies of this type in the UK typically provide a range of services including the sourcing, processing, packaging, and distribution of food products to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers. Such organisations play an important role in the food supply chain, ensuring that quality produce reaches businesses and consumers throughout the country.
With its roots firmly established in North Yorkshire, Ripon Select Foods Limited operates from a well-connected location that supports the logistics and distribution demands of a food supply business serving the broader UK market.