Name: BRIGHAM, Jay
Correspondence address: F7 First Floor Lincoln House, Lincoln Way, Ashbrooke Park, Sherburn In Elmet, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, LS25 6PJ
Date of birth: February 1969
Nationality: American
Country of residence: United States
Occupation: President/Ceo
Nature of control:
Right to appoint and remove directors
Right to appoint and remove directors with control over the trustees of a trust

Name: KINGSTON, Graham Nicholas
Correspondence address: F7 First Floor Lincoln House, Lincoln Way, Ashbrooke Park, Sherburn In Elmet, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, LS25 6PJ
Date of birth: December 1968
Nationality: British
Country of residence: England
Occupation: Managing Director

• Statement of Capital (Share Capital)
Class of shares: Ordinary
Currency: GBP
Prescribed Particulars: Voting Shares
Number Allotted: 1235000
Aggregate nominal Value: 1235000

Class of shares: Redeemable
Currency: GBP
Prescribed Particulars: Non-Voting Shares with no entitlement to any dividend and redeemable at the option of the shareholder at any time after 1 October 2017.
Number Allotted: 1600000
Aggregate nominal Value: 1600000

• Statement of Capital (Totals)
Currency: GBP
Total Number of Shares: 2835000
Total Aggregate Nominal Value: 1395000
Total Aggregate Amount Unpaid: 2235000 (2018)

• Full Details of Pecan Deluxe UK Shareholders

Shareholding 1: 1600000 Redeemable shares
Name: The Pecan Deluxe Candy Company

Shareholding 2: 1235000 ORDINARY shares
Name: The Pecan Deluxe Candy Company

Strategy

• Plant Expansion
Pecan Deluxe has invested in a new bakery area to reduce lead times further and improve customer service, which is fully operational from the start of 2023. The new bakery unit effectively doubles the companies’ production capacity and customers will reap the benefits of reduced production times.

In addition, as part of a continuing project to improve output for fudge and caramels, Pecan Deluxe has achieved a significant increase in production yields by adjusting the manufacturing process. As part of the investment, they installed a cold extrusion line to meet the increasing demand for cookie dough, particularly in the ice cream sector. They also added a second one-shot chocolate line, allowing them to produce a greater variety of different-coloured chocolates and filled cups, as both real chocolate and low-melt chocolate for ice cream are growing markets.

• Operational Investment
Investment in the right technologies effectively allowed the company to service growth markets. In 2018, they embarked on a series of operational improvements as part of a £3m investment, effectively joining up individual manufacturing units to create a secure site under one roof.

• Back-end Production Automation
Pecan Deluxe looks forward to automating some of the back-end of their production, but it’s about investing when cash-flow allows.

• Product Offerings Development
The company brings new products to the market by investing in continuous research and careful product concept planning. In 2021, for instance, Pecan Deluxe Candy Company launched Popping Boba.

• Allergen-sensitive production
Pecan Deluxe has a separate manufacturing unit allowing the company to keep allergen-sensitive production areas sealed off, putting the company in a very strong position in regard to allergen segregation.

• New plant-based product formulations
Pecan Deluxe made the decision. To reformulate a large proportion of its best-selling products traditionally made with animal-derived ingredients like eggs and diary so that they can offer customers an equivalent plant-based version that does not require an Export Health Certificate (EHC) and vet inspection and the associated paperwork and cost that this entails. Brownie, cake, cookie, and cookie dough pieces are now available without the ‘composite food’ classification, which can bring additional hassle for European customers purchasing from UK suppliers.

• Make the buying process as smooth as possible for all involved.
The company worked hard to offer DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) as a buying option because it’s the easiest route for customers who want to take delivery
of products without any involvement with customs, Duty/VAT etc.

The ability to sell with DDP means smoother logistics, customs clearance and inspections and reduced supply chain costs, which all assist with keeping prices down.

• The company expanded their warehousing and moved their cold store capabilities in-house.

• The company assigned the whole shipping process to Calais, using the company as the single point of entry to the EU, enabling vet inspection and clearance to be streamlined at one place. The assignment results in a much faster, more efficient shipping process.

After entry, the goods are free to circulate within the EU without any requirement to deal with customs officials at multiple border points and the consequent delays that would normally result from this. The haulier can drive directly to the customer without the need to divert to discharge a T1 Transit document.

All the above-mentioned strategic decisions aim to create economies of scale by minimising production times, ameliorating customers’ experience, minimising transport and production costs, limiting bureaucracy, and accelerating the delivery process.

Pecan Deluxe’s clients are retailers, manufacturers, food service suppliers, restaurant chains, and consumer packaged goods distributors. Amongst the company’s customers is Ben & Jerry’s UK company.

Customer Reviews:
Source: Pecan Deluxe website

“Pecan Deluxe is my go-to for R&D with desserts & beverages because they bring incredible ideas to the table & exceed my expectations on turnaround time. They have been a proven partner for our existing platforms and are continuously held in high regard with our R&D and supply chain teams.” – CC, Culinary R&D, Top 5 QSR Chain.

“I’ve had the opportunity to partner with Pecan Deluxe for over fifteen years. Their team provides strong sales, innovation, production and customer service that makes us mutually successful.” – DL, Supply Chain Lead, Top 5 US QSR Chain.

• Make the buying process as smooth as possible for all involved.
• Operating flexibly, off smaller runs, and on very specific briefs from their customers.
• Offering a variety of products, services and solutions.
• Providing their customers with fast delivery service.
• Being able to guarantee high quality and availability of the material for customers.

The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group and company during 2021 amounted to 125 (2020: 121).

Production staff: 78
Administrative staff: 47

Employee Benefits
Source: Pecan Deluxe website

• Competitive pay with overtime at 1.5 and 2.0 rate (depending on role)
• Annual Health Surveillance (depending on role)
• Comprehensive training
• 22 days holiday, plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Free Parking
• Free Tea & Coffee

Employee Reviews

Indeed UK
Platform Link
Overall Platform rating: 2/5 Based on 39 reviews

Overall Ratings by Category:
2.9/5 – Work/Life Balance
3.2/5 – Salary/Benefits
3.1/5 – Job security/advancement
2.9/5 – Management
2.8/5 – Culture

Latest Review

Operator (Former Employee)
Date: Leeds – 25 January 2021
Topic: Some nice people and good Quality feel but not a place to go to feel valued.
Review Text:
“Pressure to work overtime. Living wage but just. Cliches of different nationalities so not easy to fit in. Shift changes all the time. Lots of lifting.

Pros: None
Cons: Long hours and redundancies three times in last two years.”

Areas for improvement based on Indeed platforms’ reviews:

• Inclusive work environment
• Time and location flexibility
• The general feeling of work happiness

Glassdoor UK
Platform Link

Overall Platform rating: 3.6/5 Based on 39 reviews

Overall Ratings by Category:
3.6/5 – Culture & Values
3.4/5 – Diversity and Inclusion
3.3/5 – Work/Life Balance
3.2/5 – Senior Management
2.8/5 – Compensation and Benefits
2.8/5 – Career Opportunities

1st Review
Production Operative in (Current Employee, less than 1 year)
Date: Sherburn in Elmet, England – 20 Apr 2021
Topic: Hard work

“Pros: Good pay/ breaks are paid
Cons: Not many English-speaking colleagues.”

2nd Review
Quality Assurance (Former Employee, less than 1 year)
Topic: A good place to get experience
Date: Quality Assurance in Selby, England – 5 Aug 2021

“Pros: Very basic responsibilities in the quality department.
Cons: Low salary. Small pay rise after completing training.”

Note:
Latest available reviews on the platform

• Family-owned and operated for over 70 years
• Lean management with direct access to decision-makers
• Speed to market and quick turnaround time for samples
• Dedicated account team
• Products made to order
• Ethical sourcing and social accountability
• Commitment to quality and food safety
• Ingredient sourcing continuity and strict supplier standards

The company has become a trusted staple for some of the largest players in the food and beverage industry, expanding its offerings from just ice creams to restaurants, bakeries, premium snacking, cereal manufacturers, food service and more. They also have a big market with yoghurt companies.

Annual Report File

Location
Lincoln Way, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds LS25 6PJ, United Kingdom

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Articles

February 2023
Pecan Deluxe finds a way around Brexit trade barriers in Europe
Source: Confectionery News

Indulgent inclusions for ice cream
Source: FoodBev Magazine

Awards/Certificates

July 2022 – Certificate of Conformity
Pecan Deluxe Candy Europe has been awarded a double-A Grade from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Competitors List (alphabetical order)

Criterion: Industry subcategory, Company Size and Product

1. Kent Frozen Foods Limited – Part of Sysco Group
Employee count: 256 (2022 Annual Report) (2021: 219 employees)

2. World of Sweets (Hancocks) Limited
Employee count: 303 (2021 Annual Report) (2020: 278 employees)