Speciality Premium Artisan Organic Sourdough Wholesale Bakery For Sale

Business description

High worth speciality premium breads retailing in London, Home Counties and East Anglia. In good shape ready to move into new vigorous phase of regional and national market development, this business presents ideal platform for new organic entrepreneur, regional platform for an existing bakery, translocation or for vertical integration into retailer network.

ACCREDITATION
Organic and Biodynamic certification is held based on regular mandatory inspection by the Demeter Biodynamic Agricultural Association.

PRODUCTS
Highly regarded and well-established, All Natural Bakery Ltd specialises in producing a wide range of premium organic sourdough Rye, Spelt, Kamut, Gluten Free, Wholemeal and speciality artisan breads.50 product lines derived from 15 overnight sourdough variations offers considerable scope and potential through the organic health and diet conscious consumer. The breads have up to 6 day best before shelf life. All products are organic, all but two are dairy free, with outstanding gluten free breads. Market leading products are yeast free sourdoughs from rye, spelt, kamut and selected mixed flours. No morning goods, frozen or par-baked products are produced - but a new owner could add patisserie, Polish, Portuguese or other lines .

BACKGROUND
This thriving and fast developing organic & biodynamic wholesale bakery business in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk was established in 2001. Recalling the wonderful bread baked by his grandmother and using his artistic skill and scientific expertise, the founder researched sourdough production in Germany, returning to the UK towing a mobile wood-fired bread oven. The business quickly expanded within one year to a 4 deck oven and then relocated to its new bakery premises in 2004 now with 9 oven decks, 6 dough mixers and 2 craft bakers. The business transferred to the current owners in January 2008 and has undergone a transformation with the introduction of efficient procedures for quality, hygiene, ingredients, production, distribution, sales, financial planning and control.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

Annual renewable secure business tenancy. Landlord responsible for structural & external repairs. Non-domestic rates, water, waste, for tenant.

Overall circa 210 m2 (2,200 ft2) premises comprising 1800 ft2 bakery, ingredients, office , staff facilities with linking 400 ft2 equipment and bulk store. Sub £6 per ft2 including equipment. Low rural rateable value.

Leasehold rent:

£12,000 per annum

Location:

Strategic location on Cambridge/Suffolk/Norfolk borders 1 mile from M11/A11 London to Norwich artery and 45 mins from M25 and London retailers.

Well positioned for Cambridge, Colchester, Peterborough, Norwich, High Wycombe.

Designed and built to the highest industry standards this exceptional bakery premises is situated in the picturesque Suffolk countryside.

The business draws its customers from East Anglia, London and the Home Counties as well as having a toehold into a growing mail order and carrier segment reaching as far as Cornwall.

Premises details:

High specification unit located within a secure industrial estate. 2200 sq ft 200 sq m. Good parking. Easy access to M11
Additional storage or production units available in close proximity

Size in square feet:

2,200

Other information

Expansion potential:

The new owner will acquire a well established BRAND name, highly valuable intellectual property rights with a unique RECIPES and methodology, valuable historical PR, INTERNET references & directory listings, a registered DOMAIN name and EMAIL addresses, a robust RETAIL distribution base and excellent supply chain SOURCES and valuable GOODWILL..

Now in good shape and ready to move into a new vigorous phase of regional and national market development this business presents an ideal platform for a new organic entrepreneur, as a regional platform for an existing bakery or for vertical integration into a retailer network.

Translocation continuity would also be feasible.

Further work is required to launch an effective promotional campaign into selected target towns, regions and retail sectors.

The domain website requires early enhancement and population with product details, graphics, dietary and allergy information, health benefits, geographical retail availability, online shopping basket for mail order, links and beneficial PR presentation.

Labelling can be redesigned to provide semi-automated feed with corporate theme and overprint detail on demand. Packing efficiencies can be explored by use of appropriate semi-automation.

Capacity exists to triple output from the current premises with minimal additional equipment.

Listing with national premium supermarket group awaits local trials.

This opportunity offers an excellent base for a new owner to build upon and early confidential contact with the owner is advised.

Competition / Market:

Run by the current owner together with a skilled team the business achieves a respectable weekly turnover of circa £4,000 from the production and distribution of overnight sourdough organic finished bakery products retailing through high quality grocery, fine foods, health food, delicatessen, restaurant, hotel and selected London high street markets with an early stage direct mail order sector. The business has built up a loyal following as a market leader of highest reputation over several years with excellent levels of repeat trade.

Support & training:

A short handover period is anticipated to ensure familiarity with records, operations and systems.

Reasons for selling:

The current phase of reshaping this business for its successor is completed. It is now ready for a professional with vision, enthusiasm and flair. The current owner has committed to other business projects.

Trading hours:

Wholesale only 24hr potential. Currently 5am to 5pm

Financing available:

NAMB invite applications for preferential funding rates for new or expanding bakeries.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

£20,000

Inventory / Stock value:

£5,000

Website:

www.allnaturalbakery.co.uk

Related documents:

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• ANBL Non Disclosure Agreement

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• ANBL Powerpoint web resolution

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• ANBL Product List