# Country Cooked - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `countrycooked.com.au` - **Founded:** 2001 - **Employees:** 51+ - **Location:** Coolaroo, Victoria, Australia - **Company kind:** PRIVATELY HELD ## Description Introducing University Food Group, a renowned brand with a rich history and a commitment to providing high-quality products and services. Founded in 1956 by Eusebio Marcocci, a young 13-year-old from war-torn Abruzzo, Italy, the brand has evolved into a trusted name in the retail, food service, and manufacturing sectors. University Food Group comprises of three business units: University Meat, Country Cooked International, and Service Sphere, all managed by three generations of the same family. Their story is one of continuous improvement and long-term relationships, as they serve their customers with dedication and care. With an eye toward the future, University Food Group is investing in a new purpose-built facility that will open in 2024, showcasing their commitment to innovation and growth. They offer a wide range of high-quality meat products, including sliced, diced, minced, and marinated options. Additionally, they have expanded their offering to include plant-based proteins to cater to changing consumer preferences. The brand places a strong emphasis on quality assurance, with a dedicated team of qualified personnel and multiple measures implemented across their supply chain. They meet strict quality standards and are accredited by various certification bodies, ensuring the safety and quality of their products. University Food Group values passion, growth, and predictability. They empower and inspire their customers, lead with vision, and consistently meet and exceed expectations. Their goal is to help their customers succeed and prosper by offering products that are of the highest standard. Their businesses, University Meat and Country Cooked International, are trusted by food service providers, quick-service restaurants, the retail industry, and consumers across Australia. University Meat, founded in 1960, is a leading wholesaler of raw meat and smallgoods, providing premium-quality meats to some of Australia's best hotels, restaurants, and cafes. Country Cooked International specializes in sous vide and slow cooked proteins, offering pre-prepared, ready-to-cook options that save time and add flavor to any dish. Additionally, University Food Group has a division called Service Sphere, dedicated to supplying coffee equipment, preventive service, spare parts, and technical training. They are authorized importers for leading coffee equipment brands and provide comprehensive service and support to coffee roasters, caterers, and hospitality chains. Alongside their commitment to quality, University Food Group is devoted to sustainability. They actively seek ways to reduce their environmental impact, implementing practices that conserve energy, water, and waste. Their investment in a new advanced food manufacturing factory in Coburg, Victoria is a testament to their dedication to becoming a more energy-efficient and environmentally conscious operation. University Food Group also supports the community through their involvement with My Room Children's Charity. Founded in 1992, this initiative aims to raise funds for childhood cancer research, medical equipment, and family support. They have made a significant impact in the lives of children and families in need. With their rich history, commitment to quality, sustainability, and community involvement, University Food Group stands as a prominent brand that sets the standard in the industry. Whether it's meat products, cooked proteins, or coffee equipment, they are the trusted choice for businesses and consumers across Australia. ## Industries - ⛑ Pharmacy _(under Health)_ - ⛑ Health ## Links - [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/country-cooked-meats1) - [instagram](https://instagram.com/countrycooked1) - [facebook](https://facebook.com/countrycookedi) ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idF0vlg_DH/w/165/h/59/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1785495929476) - icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idF0vlg_DH/w/1418/h/1418/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1773893210265) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Biscay | #1d366c | accent | | Black | #000000 | dark | | Wild Sand | #f6f6f6 | light | ## Fonts - Arial — asset _(custom)_ - cormorantgaramond-semibold — asset _(custom)_ ## Imagery - banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idF0vlg_DH/w/200/h/200/idpEL3Ipg1.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1762146307499) --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._