Fray Bentos Meatballs in Gravy

Fray Bentos is a historic food brand that originated in the town of Fray Bentos, Uruguay, where it was founded in 1863 as the Liebig Extract of Meat Company. The brand became a global household name for its corned beef and iconic tinned meat pies. Over the decades, ownership shifted through various international food giants, including the Vestey Group, Campbell Soup Company, and Premier Foods.

In 2011, the brand's UK business and manufacturing rights were acquired by the Scottish family-owned Baxters Food Group from Princes. Today, the product range, which includes their signature pies and meatballs in gravy, is primarily manufactured at Baxters' production site in Fochabers, Scotland. As of 2026, Baxters continues to manage and innovate the brand, maintaining its heritage while introducing new formats like convenient pouches alongside the traditional tins.