Lupofresh Limited Faces Central Registry Filing
A formal court filing regarding Lupofresh Limited was registered on 21 October 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case number CR-2026-BHM-000546. HM Courts & Tribunals Service CE-File records categorise the entry as "Companies - Application - Notice of Intention to appoint an administrator". The presentation or filing of an insolvency application at court is not a determination of insolvency; the final outcome remains a matter for judicial determination.
Petition details
The entry on the CE-File public register provides the following preliminary case particulars:
| Case Field | Detail Recorded |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-BHM-000546 |
| Case Title | LUPOFRESH LIMITED |
| Filing Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Application - Notice of Intention to appoint an administrator |
| Court / Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File public search) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Petitioner's Solicitor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Alleged Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
Public filings from Companies House confirm that Lupofresh Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 5 April 1944. The company has operated for more than eight decades under company number 00386719.
- Registered Office: Benover Road, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6ET
- Primary SIC Code: 46180 ("Agents specialized in the sale of other particular products")
- Financial Position: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Commercial counterparties can inspect company changes and corporate records directly through the Corp Intel Lupofresh Limited profile.
Directors and ownership
Public register filings indicate the following directorship and control structure for Lupofresh Limited. Under UK corporate transparency requirements, these details are factual extracts from the register and do not indicate personal liability or insolvency involvement on the part of any individual.
Current Officers
- Gillian Susan Ibbotson: Appointed as director on 8 September 2003. Born July 1937, British nationality, resident in England.
- Ian Ronald Ibbotson: Director (appointment date not stated in the published source). Born March 1951, British nationality, resident in England. Previously served as company secretary until 5 July 1999.
Persons with Significant Control (PSC)
- Iri Investments Limited (Company Number 05973078): Active corporate PSC notified on 30 June 2017. Holds 75% to 100% of shares and 75% to 100% of voting rights.
- Ian Ronald Ibbotson: Ceased individual PSC. Ceased on 30 June 2017 having previously held 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights.
Notable Resigned Officers
- Neil Henry Mustill: Director from 8 September 2003 to 31 July 2022.
- John Robert Smith: Director from 8 September 2003 to 15 March 2016; Secretary from 8 September 2003 to 16 April 2004.
- John Gunson: Secretary from 16 April 2004 to 4 January 2010.
- David Michael Cowley: Director and Secretary from 5 July 1999 to 27 June 2003.
- Simon Edward Morgan: Director from 28 July 1999 to 14 August 2003.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No statutory advertisements have been published in The Gazette in relation to this filing. Under the statutory framework governing formal insolvency filings, applications and petitions are subject to statutory restrictions prior to advertisement. For standard winding-up petitions governed by Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, advertisement cannot occur until at least seven clear business days after formal service. Where an application relates to a Notice of Intention to appoint an administrator under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, statutory moratoria apply to protect company assets.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
Court registry records represent an early public risk signal. For trade creditors, service providers, and procurement managers, an application recorded at the Central Registry requires swift commercial triage.
Counterparty Action Framework:
1. Audit Accounts Receivable -> Identify total outstanding exposure and overdue balances.
2. Review Retention of Title (ROT) -> Establish whether delivered goods remain identifiable.
3. Suspend Unsecured Terms -> Transition subsequent dispatches to pro-forma or cash-on-delivery.
4. Conduct Broad Diligence -> Perform a winding up petition search across connected corporate entities.
Consider an operational scenario: an agricultural packaging supplier holds £45,000 in unpaid 30-day invoices for Lupofresh Limited. If the company enters formal administration or faces a winding-up order, unsecured debts rank behind fixed-charge holders, preferential creditors, and the prescribed part. By identifying court filings early, credit controllers can immediately withhold pending shipments, enforce retention-of-title clauses, and avoid delivering further stock on credit.
| Creditor Type | Primary Risk Exposure | Immediate Defensive Measure |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Trade Suppliers | Non-payment of open invoices | Halt credit facilities; enforce contractual ROT clauses |
| Landlords / Lessors | Rent arrears and lease forfeiture blocks | Review lease terms; check security deposit status |
| Professional Advisers | Accrued unbilled fees | Issue immediate billing; halt further unbilled advisory work |
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and legal teams routinely rely on Central Registry data during quarterly risk reviews and pre-contract checks. Overlooking court-level insolvency signals exposes commercial suppliers to severe bad-debt write-offs and potential clawback claims. A routine winding up search verifies whether counterparties face active creditor petitions or administration notices before new credit is granted.
How to investigate further
Investigating court filings requires cross-referencing multiple public registries. Credit professionals traditionally inspect the Companies House database, monitor official notices in The Gazette, and conduct manual cause-list enquiries with the Rolls Building. Central Registry records provide information days or weeks before Gazette advertisements or Companies House updates appear.
Credit professionals tracking this case should monitor the daily cause list on the winding-up petitions list today to catch new listings as they appear. To receive automated notifications if additional filings or status changes occur for this entity, legal teams can establish free company monitoring. When reviewing other commercial counterparties or acquisition targets, teams should perform a definitive winding up search to ensure no undisclosed court filings exist.
FAQ
What is the effect of filing a Notice of Intention to appoint an administrator?
A Notice of Intention to appoint an administrator under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986 creates an interim moratorium. This prevents creditors from presenting winding-up petitions, enforcing security, or commencing legal proceedings against the company without permission of the court.
How does a creditor check if a winding-up petition has been presented?
Creditors run a formal search of the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. A comprehensive search identifies petitions and company applications from the moment they are recorded on the court's CE-File system, long before they appear on Companies House.
When is a winding-up petition advertised in The Gazette?
Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the registered office before publishing notice in The Gazette. If the debt is paid or settled during this window, the petition may be dismissed without public advertisement.
Does a court filing mean Lupofresh Limited has ceased trading?
No. A court application or petition filing indicates that a formal legal document has been lodged with the court. The company remains active on the public register, and court proceedings may be resolved, withdrawn, dismissed, or restructured.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.