Bringing fresh chickens and value-added products to every table in Australia and across the globe

Celebrating 40 years as one of Australia’s leading chicken specialists. Praised for our superior quality and freshness, we're also known for our outstanding level of food safety.

We combine the expertise and commitment of our people with world-class processes and technology. This helps us produce and distribute an extensive range of fresh poultry and value-added poultry products.

With consistent portions and robust packaging, our customers love everything about our poultry products - especially the taste!

Australian businesses trust M&J Chickens

From national caterers and government organisations to family-owned cafes, Australian businesses choose M&J Chickens because they want the finest quality products from a reliable poultry supplier.

Our customers include:

  • Restaurants
  • Cafés
  • Hotels
  • Clubs (including Canterbury,Penrith, and Newcastle Leagues Clubs)
  • airlines
  • Mining camps
  • Health & aged care facilities
  • Correctional facilities
  • quarantine facilities

Ethical and sustainable poultry from Australia’s best supply chain

We care about where our chickens come from and how they get to you.

That’s why we only source from farmers who use RSPCA-approved farming techniques. Plus, our boning automation is one of the best in the country with state-of-the-art cutting and x-ray technology.

We secure our pricing long-term and invest in our relationship with our suppliers. By maintaining long-term contracts with our suppliers, we’re able to provide consistent pricing to you, our customers.

M&J Chickens also uses SGS Australia to audit our factories. We’re always ensuring we align with the HACCP standard and our own quality assurance programs.

From a single chicken shop to a nation-wide poultry distributor

Founded in 1982 in Wiley Park NSW, M&J Chickens started out as a small deli.
While we have significantly grown since then, our focus has - and always will be - on delivering quality and consistent products, with a view to continually improve our process and reach.

We’re always looking for ways to be better at what we do and how we do it. Over the years, our strong growth has meant we’re able to meet the demands of the Australian market and export premium products to multiple international locations.

1982

Mina and Jenny Souris opened a delicatessen chicken shop in Wiley Park, NSW.

1986

Started processing operations on the east side of Sloane Street.

1997

Our current CEO and leader, Sam Phylactou, joined us.

2000

Started operations in Brisbane and Townsville, Queensland.

2004

Started operating in Melbourne, Victoria.

2005

Began cooked and chargrill operations.

2007

Enhanced and developed “purpose-built” cooked products. Also began bespoke “pasteurisation” processing.

2009

X-ray machines added for customer quality and consumer safety.

2010

Started operating in Adelaide, South Australia.

2013

Started operating in Perth, Western Australia.

2016

Automation project completed in chicken boning room.

2020

National operation in all states, with a comprehensive fleet of trucks servicing the nation.

2022

Added a modern schnitzel line to meet market demand.

We started as a family business. Since then, our growing number of staff have become a part of the M&J family. Even during tough times, we look after our people. Because we’re all about nurturing our community.

Certifications

Businesses choose M&J Chickens for our quality and exceptional service. They know we invest heavily in research and development (R&D), equipment, and capabilities. This makes our manufacturing and production infrastructure some of the best in the world.

We don’t just talk about quality. We take it seriously. That’s why we invest in our accreditations:

  • Halal Certification
  • ISO
  • SGS
  • GMP Approved
  • HACCP Approved

 

Want to chat with our friendly team? Call us today on 1300262365.

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