Products that reflect the best of Portugal

petMaxi was set up in 2015 as a pioneering project in the manufacture of premium and super-premium pet food in Portugal. Behind it was a group of companies with over 40 years’ experience in animal nutrition.

Higher Level certification

At its 61,680 sqm facility, including 11,300 sqm of covered area, the company has 2 modern and innovative production lines.

All raw materials and final products are analyzed in modern and well-equipped chemistry and microbiology laboratories to ensure product quality and safety at every stage of manufacturing. The company has had IFS certification since 2017, maintaining the best possible rating ‘Higher Level’ for the 5th consecutive year. This year, it achieved a 98.38% score – even better than last year. This demonstrates greater compliance with the standard’s numerous requirements.

petMaxi is a sustainable company and is now implementing the ISO 14001 environmental management system and ISO 50001 energy management system.

Mediterranean style

Besides manufacturing several private labels, the company produces a wide range of products that perform well in international markets, such as happyOne, happyOne Mediterraneum, happyOne Premium, Domus, Campeão, Rufia and EnergyPet.

happyOne Mediterraneum is a superpremium food inspired by the Mediterranean lifestyle, with fresh ingredients – meat or sardines – and a European innovation: fresh egg.

Egg capital

From cereals to the most essential proteins, petMaxi carefully selects all its ingredients, giving priority to local suppliers and the best of what’s available in Portugal. All raw materials used are free of genetically modified products.

Eggs are considered to be a healthy, complete and easily digestible food with high nutritional value. They are rich in proteins that have all the essential amino acids in the right proportions. The protein found in egg white, ovalbumin, is the standard reference protein to compare the nutritional value of other food proteins. Using it fresh, and processing it only once, takes full advantage of this excellent ingredient. And eggs are the best local resources, as the city where the factory is located is known as the Portuguese egg capital.

For pets in many countries

With its slogan ‘Feeding Happiness’, petMaxi shows its commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of pets and their owners, in Portugal and further afield. The company already exports to over 30 countries, and takes part in the biggest industry events worldwide.