Company registration number 02094670 (England and Wales)
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
DIRECTORS
F L F Dervieux
A Juhnke
(Appointed 3 March 2025)
A Dumbreck
(Appointed 3 October 2025)
COMPANY NUMBER
02094670
REGISTERED OFFICE
Unit 6 Castle Meadows Park
Merthyr Road
Abergavenny
Monmouthshire
NP7 7RZ
AUDITOR
Kilsby & Williams LLP
Cedar House
Hazell Drive
NEWPORT
South Wales
NP10 8FY
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 3
Directors' report
4 - 7
Independent auditor's report
8 - 12
Statement of income and retained earnings
13
Balance sheet
14 - 15
Notes to the financial statements
16 - 30
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2025.

REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS

During the 12-month period, year ending 31 December 2025, the company showed a decline in sales of 3.99%, from £51.2m to £49.2m, driven by strategic Group decisions on manufacturing locations for certain locations.

 

 

2025 was a challenging year, with continued inflationary pressures, efficiency drives and requirements for capital investment. Despite these challenges, the directors are pleased to report a gross margin during period of 20.2%. The operating loss for the period is £0.28m.

 

 

With continued support from the Group the customer base, and the loyal workforce, the directors are confident that the company will be able to excel and deliver growth and profitability in years ahead. There are significant project pipelines set up for 2026 to improve efficiency, manage external risks and reduce costs within the business, including significant capital investment into key machinery.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

 

Inflationary risk:

 

Continued pressure from National Living Wage increases, higher energy costs and pressures from competitors have caused a continued margin risk. the business is focuses on building efficient production models, leveraging Group learning and supplier relationships to mitigate unnecessary cost pressures.

 

Financial risk management objectives and policies:

 

The company uses financial instruments, other than derivatives, comprising of borrowings, cash and other liquid resources, together with various other items such as trade debtors and creditors that arise directly from its operations. The main purpose of these financial instruments is to raise finance for the company's operations. The main risk arising from the company's financial instruments are interest rate risk and liquidity risk. The Directors review and agree policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised below. The policies have remained unchanged from previous periods.

 

Supply risk:

 

Regular conversations are held with overseas and UK suppliers and partner companies to manage supply chains to best effect.

Interest rate risks:

 

The company finances its operations through a mixture of retained profits from its own operations as well as the wider Group, as well as bank borrowings. The company's exposure to interest rate fluctuations on its borrowings is managed by use of both fixed and floating facilities.

Liquidity risk:

 

The company seeks to manage financial risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs and to invest cash assets safely and profitably. The company policy throughout the year has been to ensure flexibility is achieved by overdraft facilities.

 

In addition, repayment of loans provided by Group companies are only made when it is financially viable to do so and group financial support is provided as required in order for the Company to meet its liabilities as they fall due

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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SECTION 172(1) STATEMENT

The directors of the Company consider that they have responsibly and appropriately discharged their duties under the Companies Act 2006 (the “Act”), including their duty to act in the way that they consider, in good faith, will be most likely to promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its members as a whole, having due regard in doing so for the matters set out in section 172 (1) (a) to (f) in the Act (“s.172”).

 

The Company is part of the Frostkrone Group group of companies (the “Group”). Consequently, the Board of Frostkrone Group (the “Group Board”) and its Committees have overarching decision making authority for the Group on a number of reserved matters. These include setting the Group’s strategy and values, as well as reviewing and approving the Group’s operating plans, policies, processes and management structures, amongst others. Responsibility for actioning the Group Board’s decisions and strategic direction throughout the day-to-day management of the Group then rests with the Group Board’s executive directors and the Group’s senior leadership team. The directors of the Company therefore ensure that they give due care and consideration to discharging their duties and having regard for the matters in s.172 by adopting and adhering to the Group’s internal governance arrangements as outlined above.

 

In particular, the directors of the Company have considered the likely consequences of decisions in the long term, and the need to maintain a reputation for high standards of business conduct by ensuring that the Group’s strategy, policies and minimum standards are adopted and supported by the Company. The Company’s principal activity is food retail on behalf of the Group, and therefore the directors consider the needs of the Group in its decision-making as its direct stakeholders. Furthermore, as the Company relies on the resources of the Group, including its employees, suppliers and other business relationships, the directors also consider the needs of these indirect stakeholders, and any consequent impacts on them, by adopting and supporting the Group Board’s decisions where these stakeholders were directly considered.

On behalf of the board

A Dumbreck
Director
28 August 2026
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES

The principal activity of the company is manufacture and sale of food products.

RESULTS AND DIVIDENDS

The results for the year are set out on page 13.

No ordinary dividends were paid. The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.

DIRECTORS

The directors who served the company during the year were as follows:

F L F Dervieux
Mr M A Bross
(Resigned 13 January 2025)
P J Skelding
(Appointed 13 January 2025 and resigned 3 October 2025)
R Wedel
(Appointed 3 March 2025 and resigned 30 June 2026)
H Lompe
(Appointed 3 March 2025 and resigned 2 June 2025)
A Juhnke
(Appointed 3 March 2025)
A Dumbreck
(Appointed 3 October 2025)
FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

Expected future developments of the group are outlined within the Strategic Report on page 2 of the financial statements.

ENERGY AND CARBON REPORT
2025
2024
Energy consumption
kWh
kWh
Aggregate of energy consumption in the year
6,160,464
5,995,148
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Emissions of CO2 equivalent
metric tonnes
metric tonnes
Scope 1 - direct emissions
- Gas combustion
557.20
375.00
- Fuel consumed for owned transport
-
16.00
557.20
391.00
Scope 2 - indirect emissions
- Electricity purchased
-
811.00
Scope 3 - other indirect emissions
- Fuel consumed for transport not owned by the company
4.15
-
Total gross emissions
561.35
1,202.00
Intensity ratio
tCO2e per turnover
11.42
23.65
Quantification and reporting methodology

We have reported on all the measured emissions source for year ended 31 December 2025, as required under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Reports and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 and the Companies (Directors' Report) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Energy and Carbon Report) Regulations, except where stated.

Our methodology has been based on the principals of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, taking accounts of the 2015 amendments which sets out a 'dual reporting' methodology for the reporting of Scope 2 emissions. In the 'Total Footprint' summaries above, purchased electricity is reported on the location-based method.

The report included all emissions under Scopes 1, 2 and 3 (gas and fuel used in transport and business operations, purchased electricity, fuel consumed for transport not owned by the company), except where stated.

Conversion factors for UK electricity (location-based methodology), gas and other emissions are those published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for June 2023. Conversion factors for UK electricity (market-based methodology) are provided by the relevant supplier.

Scope 2 contains all electricity usage on site; this is all sourced from renewables sources, hence the scope 2 calculation is zero.

Intensity measurement

The intensity ratio used is calculated using tonnes of CO2e per £1m of sales, as it is a common business

metric for our Industry sector. Total sales for the period are £49m.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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Measures taken to improve energy efficiency

Energy Efficiency Targets

Abergavenny Fine Foods are committed to meeting the Net Zero targets set by the Government and our clients. Abergavenny Fine Foods have made a commitment to our key clients that we are working towards a 2030 target date for achieving Net Zero.

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES

The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the 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 United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). 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 of the profit or loss of the company for that period.

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

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 enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE TO AUDITOR

Each of the persons who is a director at the date of approval of this report confirms that:

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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On behalf of the board
A Dumbreck
DIRECTOR
28 August 2026
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
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Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Abergavenny Fine Foods Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2025 which comprise the statement of income and retained earnings, the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The 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:

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 company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’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 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.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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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. Our 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.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, 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 audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

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

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the 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:

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Responsibilities of directors

As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, 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 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 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 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 gained an understanding of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to the company and the industry in which it operates, and considered the risk of acts by the company that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud. We designed audit procedures to respond to the risk, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion.
We focussed on laws and regulations which could give rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements, including, but not limited to, the Companies Act 2006 and UK tax legislation. Our tests included agreeing the financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation, enquiries with management and enquiries of legal counsel. 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. We did not identify any key audit matters relating to irregularities, including fraud. As in all our audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including testing journals and evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://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 2006. Our 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.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Huw Sheppard
Senior Statutory Auditor
For and on behalf of
Kilsby & Williams LLP
Chartered accountants & statutory auditor
Cedar House
Hazell Drive
NEWPORT
South Wales
NP10 8FY
1 September 2026
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
TURNOVER
3
49,163,389
51,207,479
Cost of sales
(38,954,435)
(39,156,517)
GROSS PROFIT
10,208,954
12,050,962
Distribution costs
(1,323,800)
(1,948,904)
Administrative expenses
(9,166,746)
(9,315,464)
Other operating income
-
0
105,623
OPERATING (LOSS)/PROFIT
5
(281,592)
892,217
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(652,270)
(697,039)
Exceptional impairment losses
(1,084,265)
-
0
Exceptional stock provision
(1,185,493)
(2,519,196)
LOSS BEFORE TAXATION
(3,203,620)
(2,324,018)
Tax on loss
9
711,494
510,781
LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR
(2,492,126)
(1,813,237)
Retained earnings brought forward
11,183,070
12,996,307
Retained earnings carried forward
8,690,944
11,183,070

The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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2025
2024
Notes
£
£
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
11
59,490
-
0
Tangible assets
12
6,557,835
8,125,630
6,617,325
8,125,630
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
13
8,190,172
9,096,820
Debtors
14
15,280,355
14,653,104
Cash at bank and in hand
2,510,116
1,665,733
25,980,643
25,415,657
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
15
(17,414,934)
(15,324,295)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
8,565,709
10,091,362
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
15,183,034
18,216,992
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
16
(6,423,029)
(6,253,366)
PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES
Deferred tax liability
18
(68,961)
(780,456)
NET ASSETS
8,691,044
11,183,170
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital
20
100
100
Profit and loss reserves
8,690,944
11,183,070
TOTAL EQUITY
8,691,044
11,183,170
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 28 August 2026 and are signed on its behalf by:
A  Dumbreck
Director
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2025
31 December 2025
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Company registration number 02094670 (England and Wales)
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Company information

Abergavenny Fine Foods Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 6 Castle Meadows Park, Merthyr Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7RZ.

1.1
Accounting convention

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through profit or loss.

This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:

 

 

The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Frostkrone UK Limited. These consolidated financial statements are available from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff, CF14 3UZ.

1.2
Going concern

Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
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1.3
Turnover

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods supplied and services rendered, net of discounts and Value Added Tax.

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer (usually on dispatch of the goods), the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

 

Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.

Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Software
10-33% straight line
1.5
Tangible fixed assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity, except to the extent it reverses a revaluation decrease of the same asset previously recognised in profit or loss. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other comprehensive income to the extent of any previously recognised revaluation increase accumulated in equity in respect of that asset. Where a revaluation decrease exceeds the accumulated revaluation gains accumulated in equity in respect of that asset, the excess shall be recognised in profit or loss.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold land and buildings
over the life of the lease
Plant and machinery
6-33% straight line
Office equipment
10-33% straight line
Leasehold improvements
6-33% straight line
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
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1.6
Impairment of fixed assets

A review of the inidicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.

For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the company are assigned to those units.

 

1.7
Stocks

Stocks are measured at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the stock to its present location and condition.

 

Where it is decided by the company that an item of stock is no longer commercially viable and is no longer in line with their strategic direction, then this stock item may be provided against despite there being an opportunity to recover the cost of this stock item by alternative means.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
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1.8
Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the transaction price, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Where investments in non-convertible preference shares and non-puttable ordinary shares or preference shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in profit or loss. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment.

Other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes recognised in profit or loss, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship.

Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately.

For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics.

Any reversals of impairment are recognised in profit or loss immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.

 

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, including investments in equity instruments which are not subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the transaction price. Such assets are subsequently carried at fair value and the changes in fair value are recognised in profit or loss, except that investments in equity instruments that are not publicly traded and whose fair values cannot be measured reliably are measured at cost less impairment.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
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Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets, other than those held at fair value through profit and loss, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.

 

Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows have been affected. 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.

 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the impairment is reversed. The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been, had the impairment not previously been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in profit or loss.

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled, or when the company transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety to an unrelated third party.

Other financial liabilities

Derivatives, including interest rate swaps and forward foreign exchange contracts, are not basic financial instruments. Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-measured at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recognised in profit or loss in finance costs or finance income as appropriate, unless hedge accounting is applied and the hedge is a cash flow hedge.

 

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through profit or loss. Debt instruments may be designated as being measured at fair value through profit or loss to eliminate or reduce an accounting mismatch or if the instruments are measured and their performance evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the company’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.9
Taxation

The taxation expense represents the aggregate amount of current and deferred tax recognised in the reporting period. Tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(Continued)
- 21 -
Current tax

Current tax is recognised on taxable profit for the current and past periods. Current tax is measured at the amounts of tax expected to pay or recover using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.

Deferred tax

Deferred tax is recognised in respect of all timing differences at the reporting date. Unrelieved tax losses and other deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Deferred tax is measured using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date that are expected to apply to the reversal of the timing difference.

1.10
Employee benefits

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as a finance cost in profit or loss in the period in which it arises.

1.11
Leases

Assets held under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are recognised in the balance sheet as assets and liabilities at the lower of the fair value of the assets and the present value of the minimum lease payments, which is determined at the inception of the lease term. Any initial direct costs of the lease are added to the amount recognised as an asset.

Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and reduction of the outstanding lease liability using the effective interest method. Finance charges are allocated to each period so as to produce a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.

1.12
Foreign exchange

Foreign currency transactions are initially recorded in the functional currency, by applying the spot exchange rate as at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the reporting date, with any gains or losses being taken to the profit and loss account.

2
JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
2
JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY
(Continued)
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Key sources of estimation uncertainty

The estimates and assumptions which have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are as follows.

Depreciation

The company exercises judgement to determine useful lives and residual values of tangible fixed

assets. The assets are depredated down to their residual lives over their estimates lives.

Recoverability of trade debtors and stock

Provisions are made against irrecoverable assets. These provisions are estimates and the actual costs and timing of future cash flows are dependant on future events. The difference between expectation and the actual future liability will be accounted for in the period which such determination is made.

3
TURNOVER
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by class of business
Sale of goods
49,163,389
51,207,479
2025
2024
£
£
Turnover analysed by geographical market
United Kingdom
46,951,951
47,219,771
Overseas
2,211,438
3,987,708
49,163,389
51,207,479
4
EXCEPTIONAL STOCK PROVISION

During the year, the directors performed a detailed review of the total stockholding within the business. This has led to the write-off and disposal of a significant volume of raw materials, packaging and finished goods.

 

The company evaluated it's stock items on an individual basis to determine whether they are still in line with their commercial and strategic direction. Where this was not the case, these stock items were provided against. The company has provided against stock of £1,185,493 (2024: £2,519,196) in the year on this basis.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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5
OPERATING (LOSS)/PROFIT
2025
2024
Operating (loss)/profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Exchange losses/(gains)
54,841
(115,175)
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
1,172,548
1,150,801
Impairment losses
1,084,265
-
0
Amortisation of intangible assets
27,099
-
Impairment of trade debtors
48,736
12
Operating lease charges
714,487
400,825
6
AUDITOR'S REMUNERATION
2025
2024
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
£
£
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the company
20,000
16,500
For other services
Taxation compliance services
3,874
3,725
All other non-audit services
28,954
27,840
32,828
31,565
7
EMPLOYEES

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:

2025
2024
Number
Number
Production staff
176
161
Distribution staff
31
36
Administrative staff
31
43
Total
238
240
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
7
EMPLOYEES
(Continued)
- 24 -

Their aggregate remuneration comprised:

2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
7,897,633
7,535,487
Social security costs
996,430
684,926
Pension costs
130,990
180,560
9,025,053
8,400,973
8
INTEREST PAYABLE AND SIMILAR EXPENSES
2025
2024
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
236,408
286,490
Interest payable to group undertakings
399,455
367,143
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
16,407
43,406
652,270
697,039
9
TAXATION
2025
2024
£
£
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
(711,494)
(510,781)
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
9
TAXATION
(Continued)
- 25 -

The actual credit for the year can be reconciled to the expected credit for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Loss before taxation
(3,203,620)
(2,324,018)
Expected tax credit based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2024: 25.00%)
(800,905)
(581,005)
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
11,444
468
Adjustments in respect of prior years
30,826
57,707
Permanent capital allowances in excess of depreciation
47,141
38,455
Research and development tax credit
-
0
(26,406)
Taxation credit for the year
(711,494)
(510,781)
10
IMPAIRMENTS

Impairment tests have been carried out where appropriate and the following impairment losses have been recognised in profit or loss:

2025
2024
Notes
£
£
In respect of:
Property, plant and equipment
12
782,323
-
0
Stocks
13
301,942
-
0
Recognised in:
Exceptional costs
1,084,265
-
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 26 -
11
INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Software
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025 (as restated) and 31 December 2025
144,883
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2025 (as restated)
58,294
Amortisation charged for the year
27,099
At 31 December 2025
85,393
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
59,490
At 31 December 2024 (as restated)
86,589
12
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Land and Buildings
Plant & Machinery
Office equipment
Total
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025 (as restated)
3,831,236
11,274,568
332,563
15,438,367
Additions
-
0
338,650
29,546
368,196
Disposals
-
0
(333,143)
-
0
(333,143)
At 31 December 2025
3,831,236
11,280,075
362,109
15,473,420
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2025 (as restated)
2,536,367
4,671,816
191,143
7,399,326
Depreciation charged in the year
359,796
776,720
36,032
1,172,548
Impairment losses
-
0
782,323
-
0
782,323
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
0
(438,612)
-
0
(438,612)
At 31 December 2025
2,896,163
5,792,247
227,175
8,915,585
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2025
935,073
5,487,828
134,934
6,557,835
At 31 December 2024 (as restated)
1,294,869
6,602,752
141,420
8,039,041
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
12
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
(Continued)
- 27 -

Tangible fixed assets includes assets held under finance leases or hire purchase contracts, as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Leasehold improvements
650,399
691,674

More information on impairment movements in the year is given in note 10.

During the year, the company reviewed the presentation of fixed assets and reclassified certain assets between categories to better reflect their nature. Comparative figures above have been restated accordingly. This has no impact on net assets or profit for the prior year.

13
STOCKS
2025
2024
£
£
Stock
8,190,172
9,096,820
14
DEBTORS
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
12,961,677
11,811,089
Corporation tax recoverable
-
0
80,779
Amounts owed by group undertakings
1,018,202
1,608,091
Other debtors
688,949
512,928
Prepayments and accrued income
611,527
640,217
15,280,355
14,653,104
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
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15
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
17
148,815
83,962
Trade creditors
4,940,251
5,797,028
Amounts owed to group undertakings
8,165,546
5,349,439
Taxation and social security
185,381
186,341
Other creditors
3,573,861
3,617,715
Accruals and deferred income
401,080
289,810
17,414,934
15,324,295

Included in creditors due within one year is an amount of £3,457,180 (2024 - £3,519,275) which is secured over the company's trade debtors and an amount of £148,815 (2024: £83,962) which is secured over the company's hire purchase assets.

16
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Notes
£
£
Obligations under finance leases
17
226,961
424,441
Amounts owed to group undertakings
6,196,068
5,828,925
6,423,029
6,253,366

Included in creditors due after more than one year is an amount of £226,961 (2024: £424,441) which is secured over the company's hire purchase assets.

17
FINANCE LEASE OBLIGATIONS
2025
2024
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
148,815
83,962
In two to five years
226,961
424,441
375,776
508,403
ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
17
FINANCE LEASE OBLIGATIONS
(Continued)
- 29 -

Finance lease payments represent rentals payable by the company for certain items of plant and machinery. Leases include purchase options at the end of the lease period, and no restrictions are placed on the use of the assets. The average lease term is 5 years. All leases are on a fixed repayment basis and no arrangements have been entered into for contingent rental payments.

18
DEFERRED TAXATION

The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:

Liabilities
Liabilities
2025
2024
Balances:
£
£
Accelerated capital allowances
1,449,568
1,641,218
Tax losses
(1,308,349)
(791,165)
Unused RDEC
(62,258)
(62,257)
Pension
(10,000)
(7,340)
68,961
780,456
2025
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2025
780,456
Credit to profit or loss
(711,495)
Liability at 31 December 2025
68,961
19
RETIREMENT BENEFIT SCHEMES
2025
2024
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
130,990
180,560

The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund.

ABERGAVENNY FINE FOODS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
- 30 -
20
SHARE CAPITAL
2025
2024
2025
2024
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
21
OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
As lessee

At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2025
2024
£
£
Within 1 year
429,271
405,028
Years 2-5
1,567,951
1,480,500
After 5 years
87,813
439,063
2,085,035
2,324,591
22
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In accordance with FRS 102 Section 33, transactions with other wholly-owned group companies, that are included within the ultimate parent undertaking's financial statements, are not disclosed.

23
ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY

In the opinion of the directors the company's ultimate parent company is Mozzaxx Co-Invest GmnH & Co.KG a limited partnership registered in Germany.

 

The UK parent company is Frostkrone UK Limited which owns 100% of the share capital of Abergavenny Holdings Limited and for which group accounts are prepared. Copies of the group accounts can be obtained from Companies House, Crown Way, Cardiff.

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