About us
Passionate about pet nutrition since 1972
Mackle Petfoods, founded in 1972 and based in Co. Armagh, is one of Ireland’s leading pet food manufacturers, leading the way in pet products for over 50 years. Our commitment and expertise are just some of the ingredients we pack into our best selling products.
State-of-the-Art Facilities, Built for Quality
Mackle Petfoods operates with a strong and growing infrastructure, consisting of one production facility and one packing facility, where we manufacture a wide range of wet cat and dog foods in both cans and plastic trays.
Our production site in Moy features two dedicated manufacturing units — one for canning and one for plastic trays. In 2012, we expanded our capabilities with the opening of a purpose-built plastic tray facility, and we’re continuing to invest in growth with plans to install an additional canning line to further increase capacity.
We’ve also made a significant £2 million investment in our CAMA line at Moygashel, enhancing our production efficiency and quality. In addition to this, we now operate a new distribution site, which handles the dispatch of all our products — streamlining logistics and ensuring timely delivery across our network.
This continued investment and expansion reflect our commitment to innovation, quality, and meeting the growing demand for premium pet food products.
Our History
Our Story Begins
Founded in 1972, Mackle Petfoods started as a family business, focused on crafting high-quality pet food with the best ingredients.
Expanding our Horizons
As demand grew, we expanded production, introducing new recipes and innovative packaging to reach more pet owners.
Investing in Excellence
We upgraded our facilities and quality control to ensure every product meets the highest industry standards.
Launching Our Brands
We launched Cat Club and Brandy, trusted brands providing complete and balanced nutrition for cats and dogs.
Ingredients
Mackle Petfoods have been working with vets and specialist animal nutritionists for over 40 years to develop recipes that incorporate the nutrition your pet needs, with the taste they love.
At Mackle Petfoods, we specialise in producing high-quality wet cat and dog food in both cans, plastic trays and pouches. Our recipes are crafted to be naturally nutritious and highly palatable — ensuring pets enjoy every bite.
We use locally sourced, fully traceable meats wherever possible, and our wet products contain no artificial colours, flavours, or soya. With a focus on taste, texture, and aroma, our foods offer a healthy balance of protein, natural oils, and essential vitamins and minerals to support your pet’s wellbeing.
All formulations are developed in collaboration with our in-house nutritionist, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of pet nutrition.
Palatability is a key priority in our product development — because if pets don’t enjoy the taste, their owners won’t buy it. This is especially true for cats, who are known for being particularly selective.
At Mackle Petfoods, we work closely with our in-house nutritionist to craft recipes with an appealing smell, taste, and texture that pets love from the first bite. We use locally sourced, fully traceable meats wherever possible, and our wet products contain no artificial colours, flavours, or soya.
The result? A naturally meaty taste and appetising aroma that pets enjoy — and a healthy, balanced meal that owners can trust.
Manufacturing / Production
At Mackle Petfoods, we are dedicated to producing premium-quality food for cats and dogs, with a strong focus on nutrition, taste, and consistency. Every stage of our manufacturing process — from raw material intake to final delivery — is handled with the highest level of care and attention. Our commitment to excellence ensures that each product not only meets but exceeds the nutritional and palatability standards pets deserve.
Quality Management
At Mackle Petfoods, quality and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We operate under a robust Quality Management System, built on the principles of a HACCP-based Food Safety Plan, to ensure our products are consistently manufactured to the highest standards. Every stage of production is carefully monitored and controlled — from raw material intake to final packaging. We also implement a positive release system, meaning no product leaves our facility until all quality checks are completed and specifications are fully met, guaranteeing safe, nutritious food every time.
At Mackle Petfoods, quality and taste begin with the ingredients. All meat used in our wet products is sourced locally where possible and is fully traceable back to origin. Before any raw materials are accepted into production, they undergo sensory analysis and temperature testing to ensure they meet our strict specifications for freshness, safety, and quality.
Only once these checks are passed are ingredients approved for delivery and logged into our computerised traceability system, ensuring full transparency from farm to bowl. With no artificial colours, flavours, or soya, our recipes deliver a naturally meaty taste and appetising aroma that pets love — and owners trust.
At Mackle Petfoods, safety is a top priority. All raw ingredients used in our wet food products are passed through metal detection systems before production begins, ensuring they are free from any metallic contaminants. These detectors are challenged and verified hourly using test samples to maintain strict compliance and accuracy.
Combined with our commitment to using locally sourced, fully traceable meats and excluding artificial colours, flavours, and soya, this process helps us deliver safe, nutritious, and delicious meals that pets love — and owners trust.
Before production begins, all ingredients used in our wet pet food are pre-kitted, with batch numbers and quantities carefully recorded and verified to ensure full traceability. This meticulous process guarantees that every recipe is made to exact specifications, supporting both quality and consistency.
During filling, X-ray analysers measure the contents of each can, automatically rejecting any that fall outside the required levels. Staff also carry out manual weight checks using calibrated balances to confirm accuracy across cans and trays.
To maintain product integrity, seal and seam checks are performed regularly throughout the day, and cooking temperatures are recorded and verified after the automated retort process. Each batch is sampled and incubated at 37°C and 55°C for ten days to ensure product safety and stability.
Additionally, products from the previous day’s production are selected for organoleptic and pH testing, allowing us to continuously monitor and maintain the high standards our customers expect.
