HUEL LIMITED maintains an average payment time of 30 days, with just over half of invoices (52%) settled within that threshold. However, a substantial 44% of payments fall into the 31–60 day band, indicating a consistent pattern of near-term delays rather than isolated incidents. The 4% of payments exceeding 60 days suggests that severely late settlements are relatively rare, keeping the overall payment profile close to standard terms.
With 27% of payments classified as late, HUEL LIMITED presents a moderate-to-elevated reliability risk, meaning roughly one in four invoices will not be settled on the agreed date. The heavy concentration in the 31–60 day band signals a predictable but persistent drift beyond terms, rather than erratic or highly unpredictable behaviour. This consistency in late payment patterns does allow suppliers to anticipate cash flow delays, but it also indicates a structural tendency to stretch payment windows beyond agreed terms.
HUEL LIMITED represents a moderate payment risk; suppliers can expect delays on approximately one quarter of invoices, most commonly by 1–30 days beyond terms. Suppliers should consider building extended payment timelines into cash flow forecasting and may wish to negotiate shorter contractual terms (e.g., Net 15) to offset the habitual drift observed. Where feasible, introducing early payment incentives or clearly defined late payment penalties could serve as effective risk mitigation tools when engaging with this client.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 | 05 Mar 2026 | 30 | 52% | 44% | 4% | 27% |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | 01 Sept 2025 | 29 | 53% | 45% | 2% | 19% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
We request standard terms with our suppliers. The majority of suppliers (83%) are paid to 30 day or shorter terms. The remainder depends on what was negotiated at the point of engagement.
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
90
Huel's accounts payable team are responsible for processing supplier invoices, matching to purchase orders, and handling dispute resolution. The team can be contacted by email, telephone or letter, and aim to proactively manage any query from suppliers. Where this query results in dispute, this is escalated within the finance team
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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
No information available
Huel Limited, formerly registered as Bodyhack Limited, is a UK company that manufactures nutritionally complete food products. Its output includes powders and ready-made drinks designed to provide essential vitamins, minerals, protein, fats, carbohydrates, fibre and phytonutrients in place of conventional meals. The company is registered under a food manufacturing classification and has a subsidiary within its corporate structure. It has operated since 2012, having changed its name in 2017, and continues to trade actively from Hertfordshire. The business is licensed as a worker visa sponsor and registered with the Information Commissioner's Office for data protection purposes, reflecting an established operational presence within the UK food manufacturing sector.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: companiesintheuk.co.uk · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk