REAL GOOD FOOD PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2021
67Fair
0.3vs last year
#3089 in UK
#113 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#228 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
04666282
Registered Address
C/O Interpath Ltd, 10th Floor, One Marsden Street, Manchester, M2 1HW
Status
In Administration
Employee Count
201
Turnover
£32,441,000
EBITDA
-£5,948,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
13 February 2003
Nature of Business
10612 - Manufacture of breakfast cereals and cereals-based food
10890 - Manufacture of other food products not elsewhere classified
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
24 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
68%
31-60 Days
27%
After 60 Days
4%
Not Paid Within Terms81%

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: 2021-10-18
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202118 Oct 20212468%27%4%81%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202116 Apr 20212468%27%4%79%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201924 Oct 20192380%17%3%68%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201830 Oct 20183063%26%11%76%

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

When discussing payment terms with a new supplier, we work to a 30 days standard term, where appropriate.

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

The company is committed to dealing with suppliers in a fair, honest and professional manner. Disputes would initially be communicated to the accounts payable team (email: accounts@realgoodfoodplc.com, phone: 0151 706 8214). If accounts payable are unable to resolve a dispute it is referred to the purchaser, and if satisfactory resolution is not achieved, to senior management.

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

Real Good Food PLC is a UK-based food company that specializes in manufacturing and distributing a wide range of high-quality food products. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Liverpool, England.

The company operates through three main divisions: Cake Decoration, Food Ingredients, and Premium Bakery. Its Cake Decoration division offers a variety of baking ingredients, decorations, and equipment to both professional and home bakers. The Food Ingredients division provides a wide range of ingredients, including sugar, chocolate, and oils, to the food industry. The Premium Bakery division produces artisan bread, cakes, and pastries for retail and foodservice customers.

Real Good Food PLC is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company uses sustainable packaging materials and has reduced its carbon emissions by investing in renewable energy sources. It also works closely with its suppliers to ensure ethical and sustainable sourcing of ingredients.

The key people at Real Good Food PLC include Hugh Cawley, the CEO, and Steve Dawson, the Chairman. They are supported by a team of experienced professionals who are dedicated to driving the company's growth and success.

For more information on the company's products and services, customers can visit their website at www.realgoodfoodplc.com. The registered office address for Real Good Food PLC is 6th Floor, 2 St James's Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BE, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£143,000
Net Worth
-£23,848,000
Total Current Assets
£8,697,000
Total Current Liabilities
£11,969,000

Company Location