Published reports

BAXTERS FOOD GROUP LIMITED

Company number: SC023572

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Reporting period:

1 April 2023 to 30 September 2023

Report filed on:

20 October 2023

Approved by:

Kieran Slevin


Payment statistics

Average time taken to pay invoices: 52 days

Invoices paid:

  • within 30 days: 24%
  • in 31 to 60 days: 42%
  • in 61 days or more: 34%

Late and disputed:

  • payments due in the reporting period which have not been paid within the agreed period: 93%

Payment terms

Shortest standard payment periods

1 days

Longest standard payment period

90 days

Standard payment terms

Standard payment terms are 60 days from the date of invoice, but variations are applied when agreed by both parties

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

No

Were suppliers notified or consulted about these changes before they were made?

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

86 days

No further comment provided

Any other information about payment terms

No further comment provided

Dispute resolution process

If a supplier has a query regarding invoices or payment dates there is a dedicated email address to reach the Accounts Payable team. If unable to resolve, the team are responsible for escalating the issue to the relevant department, AP Manager or Financial Controller

Other payment information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices? If so, which?

For example, signatories to The Fair Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

No, this business has not signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices.

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.

Yes

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.

No

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?

No

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No