Traceable Sourcing
We prioritize locally sourced, fully traceable meats and ingredients. Every raw material intake undergoes strict sensory analysis and temperature checks before entering processing lines.
Established 1972 · Northern Ireland
About Us
Passionate About Wet Pet Food Manufacturing & Global Supply Since 1972
53
Years Manufacturing Experience
2
State-Of-The-Art Plants
40+
Global Export Markets
100%
Batch Traceability
Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland Company Profile
Leading Wet Pet Food Manufacturing Since 1972
Mackle Petfoods, founded in 1972 and based in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, is one of the United Kingdom and Ireland's premier wet pet food manufacturers. For over five decades, we have engineered high-performance private label and branded pet food solutions for grocery multiples, international importers, brand owners, and wholesale distributors worldwide.
Our operational commitment combines deep veterinary-nutrition expertise with high-volume thermal processing, automated canning, tray filling, and contract packaging. Every batch is manufactured to strict FEDIAF nutritional standards under single-site accountability, guaranteeing transparent ingredient sourcing, superior palatability, and reliable export supply chains.
- Fully traceable, locally sourced ingredients with zero artificial colours, flavours, or soya
- Formulated by in-house animal nutritionists and verified by veterinary specialists
- Dedicated OEM & private label manufacturing capabilities across multiple wet formats
Multi-Site Infrastructure Production Capacity
State-Of-The-Art Facilities Built For Scale
Mackle Petfoods operates an integrated, high-capacity infrastructure engineered for contract manufacturing excellence. Our primary facility in Moy houses two specialized production units: one dedicated to high-speed tinplate canning and one to plastic foil trays.
To support growing international demand, we expanded our operational footprint with a purpose-built foil tray plant and an advanced multi-pack distribution site in Moygashel, featuring a £2 Million investment in CAMA high-speed packaging machinery. Continuous capital investment ensures optimized line speeds, flexible case configurations, and robust supply continuity for high-volume retail partners.
- Dual-site manufacturing: dedicated lines for 400g–1.2kg cans and 100g–400g plastic/foil trays
- High-speed CAMA automated packing lines for retail-ready shelf multipacks and sleeves
- Centralized warehousing and logistics management handling worldwide export container dispatch
Our Milestones
Five Decades Of Continuous Growth
From humble family origins in 1972 to an award-winning global wet pet food manufacturer, our history is defined by technical innovation, quality investment, and trusted commercial partnerships.
1972 · Founding
Established by the Mackle family in Moy, N. Ireland, focused on crafting wholesome, nutritious pet food recipes.
1980s · Expansion
Expanded production infrastructure to meet growing grocery retail demand across the UK and Ireland.
2000s · Innovation
Invested in automated retort processing, advanced quality control, and in-house laboratory testing facilities.
2012 · Tray Facility
Opened a purpose-built plastic tray manufacturing plant to diversify wet pet food packaging capabilities.
Today · Global Reach
Exporting to over 40 markets globally, operating multi-site packaging hubs and leading OEM private label programs.
Nutrition & Formulations
Raw Material Integrity & Proven Palatability
Pet acceptance drives consumer repeat purchase. Our formulation philosophy ensures every recipe delivers complete nutritional balance alongside superior taste, texture, and aroma profiles.
Veterinary Formulation
Developed with animal nutritionists and veterinary experts, our recipes adhere strictly to FEDIAF guidelines, delivering balanced proteins, essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
Pure & Clean Label
Our wet products are formulated without artificial colours, synthetic flavours, or soya. Clean-label and grain-free options cater to sensitive diets and premium market positioning.
HACCP & Positive Release Quality Management
Industrial Food Safety & Batch Release Controls
Safety and quality form the backbone of our operational standard. Mackle Petfoods operates a comprehensive Quality Management System grounded in HACCP food safety principles, enforcing systematic monitoring from raw material intake to final container sealing.
Every commercial batch is managed under a strict Positive Release protocol. No finished goods leave our facilities without passing complete physical, chemical, and microbiological sign-offs.
- Sensory & Temp Validation: Raw meat intake tested for freshness, core temperature, and specification compliance before computerized batch logging.
- Metal Detection & X-Ray Checks: Inline metal detectors challenge-tested hourly; inline X-ray inspection monitors accurate fill volumes on tin and tray lines.
- Thermal Retort Verification: Automated, validated thermal sterilization cycles with continuous digital temperature recording.
- Incubation Testing: Finished product samples incubated at 37°C and 55°C for 10 days to guarantee biological stability and long-term shelf safety.
Industry Recognition
Award-Winning Manufacturing Standards
Industry Award Employer of the Year – Grocer Gold Awards
Recognized for outstanding investment in workforce training, engineering expertise, and quality-driven factory culture supporting zero-defect manufacturing.
Technical Excellence CAFRE Food Industry Support Programme
Ongoing technical skill development partnerships ensure operational staff, quality technicians, and engineers maintain world-class processing standards.
CSR Leadership Community & Social Responsibility
Over £30,000 raised for regional healthcare partners, demonstrating our core family values and ethical commitment beyond the bowl.
Commercial Partnership
Ready To Scale Your Wet Pet Food Brand?
Partner with an established UK & European wet pet food manufacturer. Contact our B2B trade specialists to discuss private label development, custom formulations, packaging formats, and minimum order quantities.