Q&A

Who owns Universal Robina?

Who owns Universal Robina?

JG Summit Holdings
Universal Robina/Parent organizations

Is Universal Robina a manufacturer?

Universal Robina

Logo used since 2016
Type Public
Industry Manufacturing
Founded 1954
Founder John Gokongwei Jr.

Is Universal Robina a multinational company?

Universal Robina Corporation (URC), the “first Philippine multinational”, has managed to become one of the leading snackfoods and beverage companies in the ASEAN markets.

What type of business is Universal Robina?

consumer food and beverage product companies
Universal Robina Corporation (URC) is one of the largest branded consumer food and beverage product companies in the Philippines. The company has a significant, and growing presence in the ASEAN and Oceania markets. It is among the Philippines’ pioneers in the industry. It has been operating for over 50 years since Mr.

Who is the chairman of Universal Robina Corporation?

Lance Y. Gokongwei
Mr. Lance Y. Gokongwei is the Chairman of URC. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of JG Summit Holdings, Inc.

Who is the CEO of Universal Robina Corporation?

Irwin C. Lee
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Universal Robina Corp. Irwin C. Lee occupies the position of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Universal Robina Corp.

Who is the owner of Piattos?

In 1966, Universal Robina Corporation was established. It pioneered the salty snacks industry through Chiz Curls, Chippy, and Potato Chips, under the Jack ‘n Jill brand. Other snack products followed, as the company successfully introduced market leaders like Pretzels, Piattos, and Maxx.

What kind of businesses does Universal Robina Corporation have?

Universal Robina Corporation (URC) ventures into food manufacturing industry. Incorporated in the year 1954, URC’s businesses are classified into three segments namely branded consumer foods, agro-industrial products and commodity food products.

Where are the production sites for Universal Robina?

Universal Robina is based in Quezon City and as of 2018 has 19 production sites in the Philippines. It also has production sites in China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. The company also maintains an exclusive distributor presence in Laos and Cambodia, as well as sales offices in Hong Kong and Singapore.

What are the values of Universal Robina URC?

Revisiting URC’s Values Amidst Uncertain Times URC revisits its core to face these extraordinary times with an even stronger sense of purpose, values and ambition. Slow down and take some time to revisit your childhood with your kiddie favorites.

What was the net income of Universal Robina?

Year on year Universal Robina Corp had relatively flat revenues (134.17bn to 133.14bn), though the company grew net income 9.97% from 9.77bn to 10.75bn. A reduction in the cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales from 69.96% to 69.16% was a component in the net income growth despite flat revenues.