ORNUA INGREDIENTS EUROPE (UK) LIMITED maintains an average payment time of 36 days, marginally exceeding the standard 30-day benchmark. The majority of payments (75%) are settled within 30 days, with a further 21% completing within the 31-60 day window, indicating a broadly consistent payment pattern with a moderate tail of slower settlements. The 4% of payments exceeding 60 days represents a minor but notable portion of transactions that extend beyond acceptable terms.
The late payment rate of 13% introduces a degree of unpredictability, meaning roughly 1 in 8 invoices will not be settled on time, which carries cash flow implications for suppliers. While the bulk of transactions cluster in a predictable early-payment range, the spread across three distinct payment bands suggests inconsistent internal processing or approval workflows. This variability warrants monitoring, particularly for suppliers operating with tight liquidity margins.
Overall, ORNUA INGREDIENTS EUROPE (UK) LIMITED presents a moderate-risk payment profile, suitable for continued trade but with conditions warranting attention. Suppliers should consider building a buffer into payment expectations by planning around a 36-40 day settlement cycle rather than standard 30-day terms. To mitigate risk, it is advisable to include clear late payment clauses in contracts and proactively follow up on invoices approaching the 28-day mark to reduce exposure to the 13% late payment incidence.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 2024 - 28 Jun 2025 | 31 Oct 2025 | 36 | 75% | 21% | 4% | 13% |
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Standard payment terms
Payment terms are agreed with each individual supplier on commencement of provision of goods and services to OIEUK and vary according to the nature of the product or service
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
90
Invoices are matched to purchase orders on receipt and disputed invoices notified to the supplier by accounts payable. Pricing discrepancies are handled by the Procurement department who liaise directly with their counter parts to identify and resolve the cause of the differences
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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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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ORNUA INGREDIENTS EUROPE (UK) LIMITED is a private limited company operating within the dairy ingredients sector. As the UK arm of Ornua's European ingredients division, the company specialises in the sourcing, processing, and supply of dairy-based ingredients to food manufacturers and industry buyers across the United Kingdom and Europe.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 01933884 and has been an active trading entity since its incorporation on 26 July 1985, giving it nearly four decades of operational history. Its registered office is located at Spinneyfields Farm, Main Road, Worleston, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6DN, placing the business in the North West of England — a region with a well-established dairy industry heritage.
Companies of this type operating within the dairy ingredients sector typically supply a range of products including butter, cheese derivatives, milk powders, anhydrous milk fat, and related dairy commodities. These ingredients serve food manufacturers, bakeries, confectionery producers, and other industrial customers requiring consistent, high-quality dairy inputs for their production processes.
With its Cheshire base at the heart of one of the UK's premier dairy farming regions, ORNUA INGREDIENTS EUROPE (UK) LIMITED is well positioned to serve both domestic and international markets as part of its wider European operational network.