The Spice Tailor Australia
Indian meal kits
The Spice Taylor was founded by TV Chef and cookery writer, Anjum Anand in 2010, and acquired by Premier Foods in 2022.

Overall

Owned UK
Rating C
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Company Ownership

The Spice Tailor (Australia) Pty Ltd
AUS
The Spice Tailor Ltd
owns 100% of The Spice Tailor (Australia) Pty Ltd
UK
Indian meal kits
The Spice Tailor was founded by TV Chef and cookery writer, Anjum Anand in 2010, and acquired by Premier Foods in 2022.
Premier Foods plc
owns 100% of The Spice Tailor Ltd
UK
Food manufacturing
One of the UK's largest food manufacturers. Makers of bread, spreads, pickles, vinegars, sauces, beverage mixes, and snack foods, as well as bulk condiments.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Aug 2024)
The Spice Tailor (Australia) Pty Ltd
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The Spice Tailor Ltd
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Premier Foods plc
Praise
Tier 2 in farm animal welfare rankings
The Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) 2023 Report ranks global food companies on their farm animal welfare policies, practices and performance. This company appeared in tier 2, "Integral to business strategy", with tier 1 being the best, and tier 6 the worst.
Criticism
32/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 32/100 in the Food Products category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 7 Feb 2021). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Information
Climate action commitments
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.
Good Egg Award 2009 (UK)
Compassion in World Farming is a UK-based organisation which works with the European food industry to encourage and reward commitment, transparency, performance and innovation in the field of animal welfare. Premier Bakeries won their Good Egg Award in 2009.
Good Egg Award 2011 (UK)
Compassion in World Farming is a UK-based organisation which works with the European food industry to encourage and reward commitment, transparency, performance and innovation in the field of animal welfare. Premier Foods cakes brand Mr Kipling won a Good Egg Award in 2011 for using free-range eggs exclusively in their cakes.
Sedex member
This company is a member of the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex), a not-for-profit, membership organisation that leads work with buyers and suppliers to deliver improvements in responsible and ethical business practices in global supply chains. Tens of thousands of companies use Sedex to manage their performance around labour rights, health & safety, the environment and business ethics.
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.
How2Recycle member
This company is a member of How2Recycle. The How2Recycle Label is a voluntary, standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. Companies must be a member of the program to use the How2Recycle Label.
CDP Climate Change score of C
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of C.
Source: CDP (2023)
CDP Forests score of C
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts towards removing commodity-driven deforestation and forest degradation from its direct operations and supply chains. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Forests score of C.
Source: CDP (2023)
Palm oil scorecard - WWF
The 2024 WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard evaluates the progress and performance of 285 major retailers and manufacturer companies, focusing on actions companies have taken to ensure their own palm oil supply chain is sustainable and free of deforestation, natural ecosystem conversion, and human rights abuse. This company is rated 'middle of the pack' with a score of 15.51 out of a possible total of 24.
Modern Slavery statement
California, the UK and Australia have all enacted legislation requiring companies operating within their borders to disclose their efforts to eradicate modern slavery from their operations and supply chains. Follow the link to see this company's disclosure statement.
CDP Water Security score of C
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to manage and govern freshwater resources. Responding companies are scored on six key metrics: transparency; governance & strategy; measuring & monitoring; risk assessment; targets & goals; and value chain engagement. This company received a CDP Water Security score of C.
Source: CDP (2023)

Company Details

Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary

Contact Details

Address:
461 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
Phone:
1300 662 709
Website:
www.thespicetailor.com.au

Products / Brands

The Spice Tailor Australia
The Spice Tailor Cooking Sauce
The Spice Tailor Indian