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After a lot of work and planning we were delighted to officially open our new office extension at the end of 2023. With a new reception, boardroom, offices and also refurbishment of our existing offices we have been able to expand our team and look forward to the busy times ahead!

Have you tried our very own Coosters Chicken Skewers? Perfect for BBQ’s or even pop them in the oven on a rainy day! UMC CODE: COOSK10010

Get in touch with our marketing team who will be happy to help you with promotional support that we offer. Product images Posters Stickers Email: marketing@universalmeat.co.uk Call: (028) 3885 2227

Our new EXPRESS vans have landed just in time for Christmas. Here at Universal Meat Company we love to ensure our customers get a quick delivery response, ensuring our products are easily accessible to you. Give us a call, our quick service is essential for your business. Call us: 02838852772

With only 8 weeks until Christmas day, it’s time to talk turkey! Have you placed your Christmas Turkey order yet? Over three quarters of the UK population plan to tuck into a Christmas turkey dinner. But is there enough turkey to go around? That’s the question at the forefront of our minds as supply and demand issues take their toll.

Potatoes are the fourth largest food crop in the world following rice, wheat, and maize but historically in Ireland they have played a firm favourite in family dinners. The potato is a complete meal. By itself, the potato contains all the fibre, nutrients and carbohydrates to make it nutritionally sustaining, hence why it was a staple for 8 million Irish in the 1800’s. UMC stock the Peka Kroef range of potato accompaniments – eat a different potato dish every day.

The 25th September is National Cooking Day, an idea ‘cooked up’ by US kitchen supplies company, Potsandpans.com to celebrate and remind us of the joys of home cooking.

Challenge yourself to get into the kitchen and cook a tasty meal for yourself, your family or some friends. Eat better for less and not just on National Cooking Day.

Potatoes are the fourth largest food crop in the world following rice, wheat, and maize but historically in Ireland they have played a firm favourite in family dinners. The potato is a complete meal. By itself, the potato contains all the fibre, nutrients and carbohydrates to make it nutritionally sustaining, hence why it was a staple for 8 million Irish in the 1800’s. UMC stock the Peka Kroef range of potato accompaniments – eat a different potato dish every day.

Barbecue season is upon us but are you ready to meet the BBQ meat rush? As Summer commences, we’re checking the long-range weather forecast and planning seasonal get togethers’ of family and friends in the back garden. It’s time to stock up on the BBQ Meat essentials in preparation for better weather and increased demand in the coming weeks. Don’t be caught out with insufficient stocks.

Despite being small, Northern Ireland punches above its weight in many ways.  It’s agri-food industry is no different.  The annual success of Northern Ireland’s largest agricultural showcase, The Balmoral Show, saw the event extended from three to four days in recent years.  This year, organisers took pride in announcing record attendance of over 120,000 visitors … Continued

The 4th Food Awards Northern Ireland took place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast on Tuesday 26th March. UMC had been shortlisted for Supplier of the Year for the second year in a row and we’re delighted to say that we’ll be holding onto it for another year! UMC Sales Rep, Eric Rosborough was on … Continued

Whilst we’re big fans of poultry all year round, today in particular is a day where we celebrate all our feathered friends who are raised for their meat and eggs because it’s Poultry Day! The most popular domestic birds found on the dinner plates in British and Irish homes include chicken, turkey, duck, goose, pheasant and … Continued

The 4th Food Awards Northern Ireland will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast on Tuesday 26th March. UMC has been shortlisted for Supplier of the Year for the second year in a row.  Last year we took the title – let’s hope we can hold onto it for another year! The Food Awards … Continued

The UMC team have been out and about letting the good folk of Ireland do the taste test on our Coosters premium chicken products which we launched in retail and food outlets last year. The new range, which includes eight succulent chicken products, present something to tickle the taste buds of every chicken lover’s palate.  … Continued

UK Excellence Awards host, Corporate Vision believes that the UK has a vibrant and ever-evolving business market, who are especially deserving of credit in these times of uncertainty for the region. “Companies here strive to maintain high standards, even in turbulent times, that is our way, and though we do not always seek commendation for our perseverance … Continued

Universal Meat Company sources high quality meat products from both local and continental suppliers, always choosing to support local as our primary source where possible. We distribute to over 600 foodservice outlets, meat wholesalers and retailers in the UK, Ireland, and Europe.  To do what we do, we have to maintain very high food quality … Continued

The French capital, Paris is often referred to as the ‘City of Love’.  However, the major European city is also recognised as a global centre for art, culture, fashion and gastronomy – the art of choosing, cooking and eating good food!  It was the latter that recently took us to Paris where members of our … Continued

Coosters Chicken is a new range of premium chicken products created and launched by our team of award winning product development, sourcing, storage and logistics experts, here at UMC. With over 35 years’ experience in the meat industry, we pride ourselves in providing high quality products to our customers.  All Coosters products are made from 100% … Continued

Some members and former members of the Universal Meat Company team enjoyed an opportunity to get together outside of the office for an entertaining night of music and dance at the SSE Arena in Belfast.  The group attended the 6th annual Belfast International Tattoo event on Saturday 8th September.  The Ulster Scots music and dance showcase … Continued

A few months ago we announced that our MD, Osmond Gurgan and his cousin, Harold Beck had taken on a weight loss challenge to get fitter and healthier, whilst raising much need funds for a local charity that is close to their hearts – Southern Area Hospice. The challenge is now over and the duo lost a grand … Continued

Finalists for The 3rd annual Food Awards Northern Ireland 2018 were announced after nominations poured in from across the country. Universal Meat Company was shortlisted in the Meat Supplier of the Year category and were delighted to be announced as the category winners! Osmond Gurgan, Managing Director of Universal Meat Company said: “We are dedicated to offering affordable top-quality … Continued

A well known fast food restaurant chain faced a bit of a grilling recently when customers discovered that there was little or no fried chicken to be found anywhere! A chicken restaurant without chicken was certainly going to be a challenge for KFC bosses who found themselves having to close their doors, leaving only 266 … Continued

As the new year commenced, our MD Osmond Gurgan and his cousin, Harold Beck set themselves a personal challenge to lose weight and raise money for local charity, Southern Area Hospice. Southern Area Hospice is well recognised for the invaluable care and support their team members provide to patients in the region suffering from life limiting … Continued

Sales Support team member, Indrea McCready loves Christmas but she has a guilty secret to share – she’s never cooked a Christmas dinner before! So, the team at UMC have been on hand to give Indrea a bit of a lesson in how to cook the most important meal of the year to make sure … Continued

We recently shared our plans to attend Anuga, the world’s largest trade fair for businesses operating in the food and drink industry around the world – if you missed it, you can read our introduction to Anugablog which will fill you in on what it’s all about. Now that we’re back in Northern Ireland we’ll share … Continued

Universal means universal at UMC as we travel the world sourcing the best products for our customers and put them to the taste test! Next month, members of our team will be travelling to Cologne in Germany to attend the world’s largest and most significant trade fair for businesses operating in the food and beverages … Continued