Making pets happy & healthy worldwide
Irish Dog Foods produces award-winning pet food, using 25+ years of expertise to innovate and meet the highest quality standards.
Making pets happy & healthy worldwide
Irish Dog Foods produces award-winning pet food, using 25+ years of expertise to innovate and meet the highest quality standards.
Making pets happy & healthy worldwide
Irish Dog Foods produces award-winning pet food, using 25+ years of expertise to innovate and meet the highest quality standards.
Making pets happy & healthy worldwide
Irish Dog Foods produces award-winning pet food, using 25+ years of expertise to innovate and meet the highest quality standards.
Making pets happy & healthy worldwide
Irish Dog Foods produces award-winning pet food, using 25+ years of expertise to innovate and meet the highest quality standards.
Our Standards
AA+
BRCGS rating
bespoke formulations
tonnes/year exported
1996
Commenced manufacturing natural treats in a small facility on the main site at Maudlins Industrial estate.
1998
Additional investment into ovens and packing. A small factory in Arklow which was producing 7000 tons of dry dog food. Relocated to Maudlins Industrial Estate.
2000
Invested in a state-of-the-art dry manufacturing facility in Gowran Co. Kilkenny called ‘Rednut’.
2001
Moved to new factory packing treats and our Head Office.
2005
Moved the packing operation from the Maudlins site to the Naas Industrial Estate.
2007
Expanded into additional buildings in Naas Industrial Estate and commenced production of fermented products.
2008
Acquired a dry and moist production facility in the UK (Bennington Foods).
2011
Acquired additional production unit and named it the JFK Production Facility.
2012
Ovens 1 & 2 commissioned within the new production Facility.
2013
Got USDA approval to produce & export product for the US.
2016
4 additional ovens commissioned within the JFK facility bring the total number to six.
2017
Acquired an additional warehousing facility adjacent to JFK.
2018
New cold store added to the JFK facility, adding 2200 pallet spaces.
2019
JFK production facility extended to accommodate automated packing line (Bagger 1).
2021
Ovens 7 & 8 and Bagger 2 Installed.
2022
Further expansion to cooking capacity to service export markets.
2024
JFK Junior is born.
Where quality comes first
Dry Foods
Quality kibble
you can trust
Our world-class dry dog and cat food boasts high meat content and sustainably sourced ingredients. Prepared in our BRCGS AA+ certified facility, our dry dog foods meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability.
Treats
Premium treats,
tailored for pets
As pioneers in premium treats, we ensure that our treats are made with only the finest quality ingredients in our dedicated facilities, leading the way in pet innovation and nutrition.
Quality
Committed to quality for happy pets
Food Safety Culture
Food safety is a mindset throughout Irish Dog Foods situated at the forefront of our business goals and development.
We at Irish Dog Foods are fully committed to producing and distributing safe pet food & treats.
This includes:
- Adherence to and resources to deliver good hygiene, manufacturing and safe food practices of our pet food & treats
- Awareness of food safety standards, hazards and control measures
- Open and transparent communication between all team members in our business
BRCGS
Irish Dog Foods is proud to hold a BRCGS AA+ rating, the highest global standard for food safety and quality. This prestigious certification, awarded by the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standards (BRCGS), reflects our unwavering commitment to maintaining the most stringent safety and quality protocols in our manufacturing processes. Our AA+ rating ensures that our dry food and treats are produced in environments that meet the highest industry standards. This recognition reassures our customers that every product we create is safe, legal, and of superior quality, reinforcing our reputation as a trusted, world-class pet food manufacturer.
Innovation
Automation Technology
Automation Technology
We are cutting down on waste, increasing accuracy, efficiency, and driving growth with new developments in automation. We are on the cutting edge of manufacturing technology.
Premium Products
at Scale
Premium Products
at Scale
We develop innovative products while maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency for retailers world wide.
Collaborative
Solutions
Collaborative
Solutions
A collaborative approach ensures that new ideas are brought to life, aligning with market and customer demands together with brand values.
Irish Dog Foods
Distributing Worldwide
Quality that reaches you
Conversion to recyclable packaging
Reducing our energy consumption
Engaging with our suppliers to reduce carbon footprint
Ongoing employee awareness and training
Meeting our Net Zero targets by 2050
Ecovadis Rated
Irish Dog Foods produces award-winning pet food, using 25+ years of expertise to innovate and meet the highest quality standards.
Careers
Join our team...
Where we rise to the challenge, together
Join our passionate team at Irish Dog Food, where innovation and quality drive our mission to provide the best nutrition for pets. Explore career opportunities with us and contribute to a company that values excellence and growth.
We at Irish Dog Foods always endeavour to drive change through continuous improvement initiatives for a better, greener more sustainable planet for the pet and pet parent alike.