Single-Site Control
From raw ingredient receiving to thermal cooking, retort sterilization, canning, and palletizing — every step occurs under single-site technical oversight.
Est. 1972 · Moy, N. Ireland Five Decades of Craftsmanship
Rooted in Family Tradition & Agricultural Integrity
Founded in 1972 by the Mackle family in Moy, County Tyrone, Mackle Petfoods began with a clear mission: to produce wholesome, high-quality pet food crafted with the same integrity expected for family meals.
Over the past 50 years, that founding ethos has turned a regional Northern Ireland operation into an international wet pet food manufacturing powerhouse. Today, we stand as one of Europe's premier private label and contract manufacturing partners for leading retail chains, brand owners, and global distributors.
- Continuous family ownership providing long-term strategic stability
- Strategic location in Northern Ireland with direct access to local agricultural supply chains
- Strict adherence to FEDIAF nutritional guidelines and European quality standards
Key Milestones
Our Journey Through The Decades
From local canned dog food manufacturing to high-speed automated lines supplying over 40 global markets.
1972
Foundation in Moy, County Tyrone
The Mackle family established the company, bringing agricultural knowledge and recipe formulate expertise together to manufacture premium canned dog food for local markets.
1988
Launch of Signature Consumer Brands
Expanded brand presence with the introduction of Brandy Dog Food and Cat Club Cat Food, building household brand recognition across the UK and Ireland.
2010
Pioneering Natural & Clean-Label Formulations
Launched Naturo, a premium clean-label natural pet food range using 100% natural ingredients, setting new market standards for tray and pouch pet nutrition.
2018
Major Factory Expansion & Retort Innovation
Invested heavily in state-of-the-art thermal processing retorts, automated seam detection systems, and high-capacity tray sealing technology to serve international OEM clients.
2025+
Global Export Leader & Award-Winning Manufacturer
Recognized as Employer of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards, supplying private label pet food across 40+ export markets with full supply chain transparency and single-site efficiency.
Manufacturing Expertise
Why International Procurement Teams Trust Us
Our history of continuous investment ensures global buyers receive superior product stability, full batch traceability, and dependable production schedules.
Regulatory Compliance
Recipes are fully compliant with FEDIAF guidelines, supported by in-house laboratory testing, HACCP systems, and complete export health certification.
Scale & Flexibility
Accommodating high-volume commercial container loads alongside versatile recipe packaging formats including cans, foil trays, and multipack options.
Partner With Experience
Ready To Develop Your Wet Pet Food Line?
Leverage our 50-year manufacturing heritage to bring high-margin, premium private label wet dog and cat food products to your market.