Our History
A family business built on hard work, honesty, respect and excellence.
1951
Peter Andrews Snr arrives in Australia from Greece as a 13 year old, unable to speak or spell his own name in English.
1960
Peter opens his first butcher shop in Paddington, Sydney - the Andrews Meat business is born.
Peter diversifies and expands into wholesale, working with restaurants to select efficient cuts of meat for their menus. He quickly gained a reputation for his integrity, service and commitment to quality.
1954
Peter purchases his first business, a cafe in Trangie, NSW, where he is exposed to the Australian meat industry through the local farming community.
1990's
Peter’s sons Peter Jnr, Michael and Harry join the family business. The 1990s were a time of export volatility, and the family turn their focus to foodservice, creating a steady growth path for the business.
1998
Andrews Meat acquires another meat wholesaler, cementing the company’s position as a major foodservice meat supplier. The company expands, focused on innovative products and superior service, building a loyal customer and employee base.
2005
Creative Food Solutions is established, expanding the business into prepared food capabilities.
2008
Andrews Meat purchases a 20,000m² site in Western Sydney to accommodate the growing operations. The Sydney site offers state-of-the-art facilities, custom kitchen, value-add rooms, order picking and packing rooms, and is ideally positioned for nationwide distribution.
2025
Prime Cut Meats joins the Andrews Meat family, growing Andrews Meat Industries into the Brisbane market
2014
Andrews Meat partners with exporter and feedlot operator, JBS Australia, providing supply chain efficiencies and a secure and consistent supply base for customers. The partnership opens doors for expansion in the value-added and prepared foods segments domestically and overseas.
2026
Progressive thinking drives further expansion, Andrews Meat Industries continues to serve the Australian and international foodservice sector and capitalise on global market opportunities.