- CEO
- Irwin C. Lee
- Full Time Employees
- 13,952
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- Industry
- Packaged Foods
- Address
- Tera Tower Quezon City Philippines 1110
- IPO Date
- Jan 5, 2010
- Business
- Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is a leading Philippine-based company engaged primarily in the manufacturing and marketing of branded consumer food and beverage products. Its core product portfolio includes snacks such as chips, biscuits, candies, chocolates, and roasted nuts; beverage products including ready-to-drink coffee and juices; convenience foods like instant noodles and pasta; and animal feed products for livestock and aquaculture. URC operates across the Philippines and Southeast Asia, serving diverse markets including retail, food service, and industrial customers. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Quezon City, Philippines, URC has expanded through strategic acquisitions and partnerships to strengthen its presence in the food and agribusiness sectors.
In the past two years, URC has undertaken significant strategic initiatives including the launch of new product lines in the health and wellness segment, expanded its distribution networks across regional Southeast Asian markets, and entered into partnerships that enhance its supply chain sustainability and innovation capabilities. The company has also made acquisitions to boost its animal nutrition business and further diversify its product offerings. URC continues to focus on market-driven product innovations, operational efficiencies, and geographic expansion to maintain its leadership position in the region.
URC’s business segments include branded consumer foods, agro-industrial products, and commodity-based businesses. Its products are marketed under a wide range of proprietary brands tailored to different consumer segments. Besides its core operations in the Philippines, URC has operations in countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. The company is publicly traded with ticker symbol UVRBF and is considered one of the Philippines’ largest multinational conglomerates in the food and beverage industry.