Modern Slavery Statement – Financial Year 2024/25

Published in line with Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015

This statement outlines the actions taken by Rondanini UK Ltd during the financial year 2024/25 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in our operations and supply chains.

Our Commitment

At Rondanini UK Ltd, we have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery. That means no forced labour, no exploitation, and no trafficking, anywhere in our business or extended supply network. We’re committed to acting ethically, supporting human rights, and continuously improving our systems to identify and address risk.

About Rondanini UK Ltd

We’re part of the Vita Food Group, supplying high-quality fine foods to leading UK and European retailers. As both a manufacturer and importer, we understand our responsibility to uphold ethical labour standards throughout our UK sites and international supply chain.

Our Ethical Policies

We’ve embedded a number of internal policies to safeguard against modern slavery:

  • Recruitment Policy
  • Labour and Young Workers Policy
  • Whistleblowing Policy
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Health & Safety Policy
  • Code of Business Conduct
  • Dignity at work policy
  • Disciplinary Policy
  • Grievance Policy

Identifying and Managing Risk

To monitor and mitigate risks in our supply chain, especially in high-risk areas:

  • High-risk suppliers must be SEDEX-registered or complete a thorough ethical assessment
  • Our technical teams audit sites where seasonal workers are used
  • We only partner with GLAA-licensed agencies for regulated roles
  • Third-party hauliers and storage providers are expected to complete an ethical assessment as part of the supplier audit questionnaire

Actions Taken in 2024/25

During this financial year, we have strengthened our modern slavery risk management by implementing several targeted improvements:

  1. Training & Capability Building
  • The Head of HR and Employee Relations Specialist completed Stronger Together training, enhancing their ability to identify and address modern slavery risks in recruitment and workforce practices.
  • We began developing a more robust framework for ethical agency engagement, ensuring responsible labour sourcing not just in regulated roles.
  1. Policy Updates and Development
  • The Whistleblowing Policy was updated to include an external reporting channel via Tesco’s independent helpline, specifically available at our Manufacturing site.
  • The Grievance and Disciplinary Policies were revised to:
    • Improve clarity and accessibility for employees
    • Provide a more structured process for raising and managing concerns
    • Reinforce accountability and fairness across all procedures
  • The Disciplinary Policy was updated to strengthen transparency and support for vulnerable employees, helping ensure that misconduct is addressed appropriately.
  • The Grievance Policy was revised to make reporting processes easier to navigate and more inclusive, fostering a safer environment where workers can raise concerns without fear of retaliation.
  • We introduced a new Child Labour and Young Workers Policy, which:
    • Aligns with International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and UK legal standards
    • Includes a defined remediation framework in the event of any violations
    • Was launched with targeted training for key managers, with wider rollout planned

Training and Awareness

To support early intervention and awareness:

  • Modern Slavery Helpline and Whistleblowing posters are displayed in English and Polish at all sites.
  • Employees receive regular information on how to recognise signs of modern slavery and what to do if they have concerns.
  • Our reporting and whistleblowing channels are clearly communicated across all sites, both digitally through our HR system and via physical displays in workplace areas.

Measuring Our Impact

We track effectiveness through reporting channels and operational oversight.
This year: We received zero reports of modern slavery or human trafficking.

 

This statement was reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors

Signed:

Adrian De Vito
Managing Director, Rondanini UK Ltd
19th July 2025