In May 1995 Direct Meats Ltd was founded by third generation local farmer Martin Blackwell. Coming from a large farming family in North Essex, with a passion for quality meat Martin recognised a gap in the market for a specialist meat provider. Direct Meats was rebranded as Blackwell & Co. in 2024, a new name to celebrate our family heritage.
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The Blackwell Family
Blackwell & Co. is owned by Martin and Linda Blackwell and since opening at Knights Farm in Chappel, Blackwell & Co. has grown exponentially. Martin is a family man and both his sons are involved within the business. As a company, family is important; not only are team members offered flexible working hours, staff can also purchase meat and dry goods at a discounted rate for personal use. Martin has often gone above and beyond to help with personal matters when he can.
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Our Clients
Blackwell & Co. has come a long way since it first began. Initial customers included local pubs and bistro’s and over time we have developed our client base to include Michelin Star restaurants. We work with large wholesalers through to smaller private retailers and delicatessens. We also distribute and export our products all the way across the world with a range of international partners.
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Today
Today, we operate in over 17 countries globally, with a sophisticated delivery network, a large fleet of vehicles, and a team of passionate professionals to propel Blackwell & Co. into the future. Our site in Chappel has expanded and grown, but our product has retained the same quality and provenance.
