The Thai unit of Universal Robina Corp. (URC), the food group of the Gokongwei family, has bagged Thailand’s FDA Quality Award for Year 2020, making it the only Filipino company to receive such recognition in the food category.
URC (Thailand) Co. Ltd. was recognized for its use of efficient systems to manufacture safe and high-quality products, the company said. It was also lauded for implementing socially responsible projects and prioritizing safety and quality for its consumers.
URC Thailand produces many of the brands that its parent company is known for in the Philippines, plus others that are distinct to markets in Southeast Asia, including Jack ‘n Jill Fun-O, Tivoli, Roller Coaster, Cream-O, Dewberry, Lausanne, Dynamite and Lush.
“Receiving this award is one of the company’s successes, as providing safe and quality products to our consumers is a collaboration of everyone in the organization,” URC Quality Assurance and Quality Management System Manager Boonyarat Chunet said.
“We will stay committed and plans to further uplift the quality system of our organization to bring it to the next level,” he added.
The award was given by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health.
URC has expanded its presence in the Asean and Oceania regions. It also exports to markets like the United States, Europe and New Zealand.