What we do
Food.
We think about it. We breathe it. And we live it.
Macphie is an internationally renowned family ingredient manufacturer, producing a wide range of products across our core categories of sauce, bakery and ice cream inclusions, as well as offering plant-based and gluten-free options. As a partner to some of the world’s leading food brands, we’re dedicated to turning ideas and creativity into practical solutions.
Our story
Simply clever food changes everything.
From day one, Macphie was driven by a pioneering spirit, a hunger to break boundaries and a conviction that clever food isn’t complicated; it’s simply better.
We are a truly unique international family ingredient business. A beacon of invention built firmly on a bedrock of timeless values. Powered by relentless curiosity and deep-rooted pride in where we’ve come from.
Ours is no traditional business. And never will be.
A trusted partner to the world’s leading food brands. Dedicated to turning ideas and creativity into real-world brilliance. No matter your challenge, we rise to it.
Yet it’s the ‘we’ that defines us most profoundly. Colleagues, friends, neighbours, and families, past and present, have shaped our journey. Without them, Macphie would not exist.
And because genuine care extends beyond people, we are fully committed to protecting the very ground we stand on. Sustainability isn’t simply a strategy or a tagline for us; it’s a promise we keep every day. As proud custodians of the land, responsible ownership is our legacy, and one we continuously honour as we boldly shape our future.
At our heart, we’re food people. We craft it, create it, supply it, live it. And yes, we passionately eat it too.
We are Macphie.
And this is simply clever food.
Our values
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Together as family
It is not simply ‘a’ family business, it is ‘our’ family business. We all have ownership and we must understand our role in achieving the bigger picture. We attack each day with energy and passion because teamwork makes the dream work.
If you fancy joining the Macphie family, have a look at the vacancies we have.
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Creativity stands out
Since our origins we’ve stood out in the industry because of our innovation, imagination and invention. It’s what makes us different, it’s why customers come to us. The possibilities are only defined by us so challenge the norm, and break down barriers.
We work with our customers to provide insight into the latest trends and developments.
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Trusted to deliver
We’re relied on by one another and customers, to do what we say, when we say we’re going to do it. Remember, being trusted and dependable never goes out of fashion.
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Quality shines through
Quality of our products, our processes, our support, everything we do should be underpinned by this. Let it show at every opportunity, go that extra mile and add a little bit more value.
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Built-in sustainability
Our approach, our processes, and our thinking have always been based on the principles of sustainability. We want to make a positive impact on both our local and wider environment, both now and in the future.
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Impact report 2024/25
Our ways of working always been based on the principles of sustainability. We want to make a positive impact on both our local and wider environment, building practises of doing the right thing to protect the people and places around us.
Find out more in our impact report.
The overall family business
Macphie is more than just a food manufacturer, we have farm, estate & wind as part of the overall family business.