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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED






ANNUAL REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024











 
ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
P W Conley 
R W Walker 
J I Bebbington 




Registered number
04050391



Registered office
Kings House
101-135 Kings Road

Brentwood

Essex

CM14 4DR




Independent auditor
Sumer Auditco Limited

820 The Crescent

Colchester Business Park

Colchester

Essex

CO4 9YQ




Bankers
HSBC Bank Plc
639 Upper Brentwood Road

Romford

Essex

RM2 6HT






 
ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 


CONTENTS



Page
Group Strategic Report
1 - 2
Directors' Report
3 - 4
Independent Auditors' Report
5 - 8
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
9
Consolidated Balance Sheet
10
Company Balance Sheet
11
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
12 - 13
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
14 - 15
Notes to the Financial Statements
16 - 31



 
ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

Introduction
 
The directors present their strategic report and the audited financial statements for the 52 week period ended 29 December 2024 with comparatives provided for the 52 week period ended 31 December 2023.

Business review
 
The results for the period and the financial position at the period end were considered satisfactory by the directors of the business despite the many challenges seen during 2024.
The ANZCO group continued to strive for increased efficiencies and during this year the focus continued on the reduction of cash utilised in the offshore divisions. This was tackled by ensuring debts were being collected in line with expected terms, excessive inventory avoided where possible and the reduction of cash held in offshore divisions.
Key customer relationships were maintained and despite the tough trading conditions this year, no bad debts were incurred.
ANZCO Foods UK Limited recognises its responsibilities under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and management has prepared a statement outlining the activity carried out in this area. The statement was approved by directors on 29 October 2024.

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Business risk
Protein prices have been rising globally as the shortage of livestock has led to increased competition between the leading markets. Whilst consumption remains flat in the UK, this shortage dynamic will underpin the pricing. However, caution is recommended should the economic situation in the UK weaken further and demand drops. Shipping remains challenging through both the Suez and Panama canals. Shipping times have worsened further and will need to be closely monitored.
The management of the Company closely monitors these situations to best serve the needs of the Group.
Strong demand from other markets may also impact the Company if the UK market drops off, but the ANZCO group will manage the internal distribution of product to offshore divisions to best suit the needs of the Group.
Liquidity risk
The Company manages its cash and borrowing requirements in order to minimise interest expense, whilst ensuring that the Company has sufficient liquid resources to meet the operating needs of the business. 
The Company's funding is managed through ANZCO Foods Limited (based in New Zealand).
Credit risk
All companies who wish to trade on credit terms are subject to credit verification procedures. Trade debtors are reviewed on a regular basis and a provision is made for doubtful debts when necessary.
 

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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 


GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

Foreign currency risk
The principal operating currency of the UK office is GBP and the European office is EUR. These two parts of the business only operate in their principal operating currency and so the exposure to foreign exchange risk is minimal. The immediate parent company, ANZCO Foods Limited, manages the foreign exchange risk of the group.
Interest rate risk
The Company sources funding through ANZCO Foods Limited with the interest rate agreed for the financial year in its entirety.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The Directors use the following financial key performance indicators to measure the performance of the Company:

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
        £
        £
Turnover

93,704,050

90,174,649
 
Gross profit

5,854,072

6,386,187
 
Operating profit

366,513

1,035,266
 

Other key performance indicators
 
The Directors also consider customer satisfaction and low product rejection rates as key non-financial performance indicators and are confident that both have been achieved to a high level.


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



P W Conley
Director

Date: 26 September 2025


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the period ended 29 December 2024.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
 
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Principal activity

The principal activity continued to be the wholesale supply of meat from New Zealand.

Results and dividends

The profit for the period, after taxation, amounted to £268,811 (2023 - £743,411).

No dividends were paid during the current or preceding year.

Directors

The directors who served during the period were:

P W Conley 
R W Walker 
J I Bebbington 

Future developments

The Company will continue to differentiate the business by working closely with our key customers when decisions are made on development and investment. Further growth in our branded sales into the food service sector will be pursued. The Company will respond to opportunities that eventuate as a result of new trade policies and agreements.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

Disclosure of information to auditor

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company and the Group's auditor is unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company and the Group's auditor is aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end.

Auditor

The auditor, Sumer Auditco Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 




P W Conley
Director

Date: 26 September 2025


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Anzco Foods UK Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the period ended 29 December 2024, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Balance Sheet, the Company Balance Sheet, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of the parent Company's affairs as at 29 December 2024 and of the Group's profit for the period then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.


Conclusions relating to going concern


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.



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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditor's Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.


We have nothing to report in this regard.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:


the information given in the Group Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial period for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Group Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.


Matters on which we are required to report by exception
 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the parent Company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.



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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 3, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group's and the parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditor's Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these Group financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

We identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements from our general commercial and sector experience, through discussion with the directors (as required by auditing standards), inspection of the company's regulatory and legal correspondence and discussed with the directors the policies and procedures regarding compliance with laws and regulations. We communicated identified laws and regulations throughout our team and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit.
The potential effect of these laws and regulations on the financial statements varies considerably.
Firstly, the Group and parent Company is subject to laws and regulations that directly affect the financial statements including financial reporting legislation and taxation legislation and we assessed the extent of compliance with these laws and regulations as part of our procedures on the related financial statement items.
Secondly, the Group and Parent Company is subject to many other laws and regulations where the consequences of noncompliance could have a material effect on amounts or disclosures in the financial statements, for instance through the imposition of fines or litigation. We identified the following areas as those most likely to have such an effect: health and safety, food hygiene, anti-bribery and corruption, human rights and employment law, GDPR, trade/export compliance. Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to identify non-compliance with these laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.
 

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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED (CONTINUED)

Audit procedures undertaken in response to the potential risks relating to irregularities (which include fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations) comprised of: enquiries of management and those charged with governance as to whether the Group and parent Company complies with such regulations; enquiries of management and those charged with governance concerning any actual or potential litigation or claims, inspection of any relevant legal documentation, review of board minutes, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and the performance of analytical review to identify any unexpected movements in account balances which may be indicative of fraud.
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely we would become aware of it. Irregularities that result from fraud might be inherently more difficult to detect than irregularities that result from error. As explained above, there is an unavoidable risk that material misstatements may not be detected, even though the audit has been planned and performed in accordance with ISAs (UK).


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditor's Report.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.





Piers Harrison (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Sumer Auditco Limited
 
Statutory Auditor
  
820 The Crescent
Colchester Business Park
Colchester
Essex
CO4 9YQ

30 September 2025

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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
Note
£
£

  

Turnover
 4 
93,704,050
90,174,649

Cost of sales
  
(87,849,979)
(83,788,462)

Gross profit
  
5,854,071
6,386,187

Distribution costs
  
(3,327,671)
(3,353,135)

Administrative expenses
  
(2,159,887)
(1,997,786)

Operating profit
 5 
366,513
1,035,266

Tax on profit
 8 
(97,702)
(291,855)

Profit for the financial period
  
268,811
743,411

  

Exchange loss on retranslation of overseas operation
  
(3,771)
(2,537)

Other comprehensive income for the period
  
(3,771)
(2,537)

Total comprehensive income for the period
  
265,040
740,874

Profit for the period attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent Company
  
268,811
743,411

  
268,811
743,411

Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent Company
  
265,040
740,874

There were no recognised gains and losses for the period from 1 January 2024 to 29 December 2024 or the period from 2 January 2023 to 31 January 2023 other than those included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:04050391


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 29 DECEMBER 2024

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 9 
129,070
41,469

  
129,070
41,469

Current assets
  

Stocks
 11 
14,387,531
10,834,082

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 12 
10,315,925
6,549,172

Cash at bank and in hand
 13 
295,898
1,085,962

  
24,999,354
18,469,216

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 14 
(15,036,060)
(8,447,145)

Net current assets
  
 
 
9,963,294
 
 
10,022,071

Total assets less current liabilities
  
10,092,364
10,063,540

Net assets
  
10,092,364
10,063,540


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 15 
100,000
100,000

Foreign exchange reserve
 16 
(328,375)
(88,388)

Profit and loss account
 16 
10,320,739
10,051,928

  
10,092,364
10,063,540


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




P W Conley
Director

Date: 26 September 2025

The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER:04050391


COMPANY BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 29 DECEMBER 2024

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
Note
£
£

Fixed assets
  

Tangible assets
 9 
2,358
1,148

Investments
 10 
10,572
10,572

  
12,930
11,720

Current assets
  

Stocks
 11 
9,741,695
5,753,736

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 12 
3,445,854
2,601,823

Cash at bank and in hand
 13 
95,273
450,591

  
13,282,822
8,806,150

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 14 
(8,511,655)
(4,140,718)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,771,167
 
 
4,665,432

Total assets less current liabilities
  
4,784,097
4,677,152

Net assets
  
4,784,097
4,677,152


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 15 
100,000
100,000

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
4,577,152
4,495,047

Profit for the period
  
106,945
82,105

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
4,684,097
4,577,152

  
4,784,097
4,677,152


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




P W Conley
Director

Date: 26 September 2025

The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Foreign exchange reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2024
100,000
(88,388)
10,051,928
10,063,540


Comprehensive income for the period

Profit for the period
-
-
268,811
268,811

Exchange gain on retranslation of overseas subsidiary
-
(3,771)
-
(3,771)
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
(3,771)
268,811
265,040


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Exchange gain on retranslation of overseas subsidiary
-
(236,216)
-
(236,216)


Total transactions with owners
-
(236,216)
-
(236,216)


At 29 December 2024
100,000
(328,375)
10,320,739
10,092,364


The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


Called up share capital
Foreign exchange reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£
£

At 1 January 2023
100,000
24,398
9,308,517
9,432,915


Comprehensive income for the period

Profit for the period
-
-
743,411
743,411

Exchange gain on retranslation of
overseas subsidiary
-
(2,537)
-
(2,537)
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
(2,537)
743,411
740,874


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Exchange gain on retranslation of overseas subsidiary
-
(110,249)
-
(110,249)


Total transactions with owners
-
(110,249)
-
(110,249)


At 31 December 2023
100,000
(88,388)
10,051,928
10,063,540


The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 


COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 January 2024
100,000
4,577,152
4,677,152


Comprehensive income for the period

Profit for the period
-
106,945
106,945
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
106,945
106,945


At 29 December 2024
100,000
4,684,097
4,784,097


The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 


COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023


Called up share capital
Profit and loss account
Total equity

£
£
£

At 1 January 2023
100,000
4,495,047
4,595,047


Comprehensive income for the period

Profit for the period
-
82,105
82,105
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
82,105
82,105


At 31 December 2023
100,000
4,577,152
4,677,152


The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

1.


General information

ANZCO Foods UK Limited is a private company limited by shares domiciled in England and Wales, registration number 04050391. The registered office is Kings House, 101-135 Kings Road, Brentwood, Essex, England, CM14 4DR, United Kingdom.

2.Accounting policies

 
2.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgement in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 3).

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.

Profit after tax for the financial year of Anzco Foods UK Limited was £106,946 (2023: £82,104).
Parent Company disclosure exemptions
In preparing the separate financial statements of the parent Company, advantage has been taken of
the following disclosure exemptions available in FRS 102:
 
No Statement of Cash Flows has been presented for the parent Company;
No disclosures have been given for the aggregate remuneration of the key management personnel of the parent Company as their remuneration is included in the totals for the Company as a whole.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

  
2.2

Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions

The Parent Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by the FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
 
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
the requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17(d);
the requirements of Section 33 Related Party Disclosures paragraph 33.7.
 
This information is included in the consolidated financial statements of Itoham Foods Incorporated (registered in Japan) as at 31 March 2024 and these financial statements may be obtained from www.Itoham.co.jp.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.3

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Balance Sheet, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.

 
2.4

Going concern

The Company has a solid track record and considerable financial resources together with long standing relationships with key clients and suppliers. As a consequence, the directors believe that the Company is well placed to manage its business risks successfully. Looking forward, budgets and business plans have been put together in detail for the coming year and the long term strategy of the company includes continuation of the business in the UK and Europe. The directors therefore have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts.

 
2.5

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is GBP.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Sterling at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.6

Turnover

Turnover is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the turnover can be reliably measured. Turnover is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before turnover is recognised:

Sale of goods

Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of turnover can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

 
2.7

Operating leases: the Group as lessee

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to sign an operating lease are recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term, unless another systematic basis is representative of the time pattern of the lessee's benefit from the use of the leased asset.

 
2.8

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.9

Taxation

Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.


 
2.10

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Fixtures and fittings
-
3 years straight line

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)

 
2.11

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

 
2.12

Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a weighted average basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.

At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

 
2.13

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

 
2.14

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

 
2.15

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
2.16

Financial instruments

The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Balance Sheet when the Group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
 

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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)


Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other debtors, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusted for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial assets that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss) and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other debtors due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortised cost are assessed for objective evidence of impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Basic financial liabilities

Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after the deduction of all its liabilities.
 

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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

2.Accounting policies (continued)


2.16
Financial instruments (continued)


Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other creditors, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price (adjusting for transaction costs except in the initial measurement of financial liabilities that are subsequently measured at fair value through profit and loss). When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest, discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade creditors are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Group will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

3.


Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. Two such areas are determining whether provisions are required against stocks or debtors. The estimates and assumptions are based on experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant.
Stock provisions
Stocks are of a material value based on the directors' assessment of estimated realisable value. The directors carry out a regular review of obsolete and damaged stock to determine whether a provision is required.
Recoverability of debtors
Amounts receivable from customers are assessed individually, on a regular basis, to determine whether they are recoverable or a provision is required.


4.


Turnover

The whole of the turnover is attributable to the principal activity of the Group.

Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

United Kingdom
35,412,598
30,452,999

Rest of Europe
58,291,452
59,721,650

93,704,050
90,174,649



5.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Exchange differences
1,391
(250)

Other operating lease rentals
84,667
86,400

Depreciation
13,185
2,611


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

6.


Auditor's remuneration

During the period, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditor:


29 December
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
15,950
14,790

Fees payable to the Company's auditor for the audit of the subsidiary Company's financial statements
1,100
1,000


7.


Employees

Staff costs were as follows:


Group
29 December
Group
31 December
Company
29 December
Company
31 December
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£


Wages and salaries
1,089,825
988,338
404,809
362,776

Social security costs
190,879
175,122
42,953
41,131

Cost of defined contribution scheme
21,522
10,556
21,522
10,556

1,302,226
1,174,016
469,284
414,463


The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the period was as follows:



Group
Group
Company
Company
     29 December
      31 December
     29 December
      31 December
        2024
        2023
        2024
        2023
            No.
            No.
            No.
            No.









Administration
13
13
5
5



Directors
3
3
3
3

16
16
8
8


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

8.


Taxation


29 December
31 December
2024
2023
£
£

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
97,702
291,855


97,702
291,855


Total current tax
97,702
291,855

Factors affecting tax charge for the period

The tax assessed for the period is higher than (2023 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.5%). The differences are explained below:

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
£
£


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
366,513
1,035,266


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2023 - 23.5%)
91,628
243,288

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
1,702
25,720

Other assets not qualifying for capital allowance purposes
(303)
-

Higher rate taxes on overseas earnings
5,092
22,847

Adjustments to tax charge in respect of prior periods
(417)
-

Total tax charge for the period
97,702
291,855


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

9.


Tangible fixed assets

Group








Fixtures and fittings

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
102,383


Additions
104,455


Disposals
(578)


Exchange adjustments
(6,344)



At 29 December 2024

199,916



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
60,914


Charge for the period
13,185


Disposals
(578)


Exchange adjustments
(2,675)



At 29 December 2024

70,846



Net book value



At 29 December 2024
129,070



At 31 December 2023
41,469


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

           9.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Company









Fixtures and fittings

£

Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
6,855


Additions
2,370


Disposals
(578)



At 29 December 2024

8,647



Depreciation


At 1 January 2024
5,707


Charge for the period
1,160


Disposals
(578)



At 29 December 2024

6,289



Net book value



At 29 December 2024
2,358



At 31 December 2023
1,148







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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

10.


Fixed asset investments

Company








Investments in subsidiary companies

£



Cost or valuation


At 1 January 2024
10,572



At 29 December 2024
10,572





Subsidiary undertaking


The following was a subsidiary undertaking of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

ANZCO Foods EU BV
Belgium
Ordinary
100%

The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 29 December 2024 and the profit or loss for the period ended on that date for the subsidiary undertaking were as follows:

Name
Aggregate of share capital and reserves
Profit/(Loss)

ANZCO Foods EU BV
5,322,548
161,866


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

11.


Stocks

Group
29 December
Group
31 December
Company
29 December
Company
31 December
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Finished goods and goods for resale
14,387,531
10,834,082
9,741,695
5,753,736

14,387,531
10,834,082
9,741,695
5,753,736


The difference between purchase price or production cost of stocks and their replacement cost is not material.


12.


Debtors

Group
29 December
Group
31 December
Company
29 December
Company
31 December
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£


Trade debtors
9,956,432
6,386,413
3,340,416
2,511,379

Amounts owed by group undertakings
10,254
-
60,236
50,773

Other debtors
157,927
84,110
45,202
39,671

Tax recoverable
191,312
78,649
-
-

10,315,925
6,549,172
3,445,854
2,601,823


Amounts owed by group undertakings are interest free and repayable on demand.


13.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
29 December
Group
31 December
Company
29 December
Company
31 December
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Cash at bank and in hand
295,898
1,085,962
95,273
450,591

295,898
1,085,962
95,273
450,591



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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

14.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
29 December
Group
31 December
Company
29 December
Company
31 December
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Trade creditors
228,031
206,866
50,860
44,660

Amounts owed to group undertakings
14,514,598
7,631,591
8,224,328
3,793,911

Corporation tax
19,586
13,701
19,586
13,701

Other taxation and social security
16,547
25,492
11,617
12,601

Accruals and deferred income
257,298
569,495
205,264
275,845

15,036,060
8,447,145
8,511,655
4,140,718


Amounts owed to group undertakings are interest free and repayable on demand.


15.


Share capital

29 December
31 December
2024
2023
£
£
Allotted, called up and fully paid



100,000 (2023 - 100,000) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
100,000
100,000



16.


Reserves

Foreign exchange reserve

The foreign exchange reserve represents the accumulated balance of retranslating the overseas investment (previously a branch) into the operating currency of the Company.

Profit and loss account

The profit and loss account represents the company's accumulated profits which are available for distribution to the members.


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ANZCO FOODS UK LIMITED
 

 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 29 DECEMBER 2024

17.


Pension commitments

The Company operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Company to the fund and amounted to £21,522 (2023 - £10,556). Contributions totalling £nil (2023 - £nil) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.


18.


Commitments under operating leases

At 29 December 2024 the Group and the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:


Group
29 December
Group
31 December
Company
29 December
Company
31 December
2024
2023
2024
2023
£
£
£
£

Not later than 1 year
64,915
64,119
12,707
26,494

Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
83,890
54,585
-
-

148,805
118,704
12,707
26,494


19.


Related party transactions

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption under FRS 102 to not disclose transactions with ANZCO Foods Limited and its subsidiary undertakings, as the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary.


20.


Controlling party

During this and the preceding year the Company's immediate parent undertaking was ANZCO Foods Limited, a company registered in New Zealand. It has included the Company in its group financial statements, copies of which are available from 5 Robin Mann Place, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand. This is the smallest group for which consolidated financial statements are drawn up.
The ultimate parent undertaking and controlling party is Itoham Foods Incorporated, a company registered in Japan, by virtue of its shareholding in ANZCO Foods Limited. It has included the Company in its group financial statements, copies of which are available from www.Itoham.co.jp. This is the largest group for which consolidated financial statements are drawn up.

 

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