Mrs Mac's
Pie manufacturer
Founded in Perth by the Macgregor family in 1954 as Bakewell Pies. Family owned until November 2022 when the company was sold to Aus Pie Co after experiencing financial difficulties during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Overall

Owned AUS
Rating C
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Company Ownership

Mrs Mac's Pty Ltd
AUS
Aus Pie Co Pty Ltd
owns 100% of Mrs Mac's Pty Ltd
AUS
Pie maker
Backed by Melbourne billionaires and service station proprietors Avi Silver and Eddie Hirsch, which also own fuel and convenience company United Petroleum and Pie Face. Acquired Mrs Macs in 2022 and Balfours in 2023.

Company Assessment

(Last updated Jun 2024)
Mrs Mac's Pty Ltd
Praise
4/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 4 (Leading) in its 2024 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO (2024)
Information
Cage-free eggs commitment
This company is listed on the RSPCA Australia website as 'cage-free and proud', signifying that this business is sourcing cage-free whole eggs or eggs used as an ingredient. Essentially cage-free means barn laid, which is better than cage eggs, but still much worse than free-range or organic eggs when it comes to animal welfare.
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website in the areas of local sourcing, reducing environmental impact and community support.
Aus Pie Co Pty Ltd
Criticism
Palm oil rating - WAZA
The PalmOil Scan app, produced by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), rates companies on their commitment to sourcing sustainable palm oil. Companies are scored on their use of certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), commitment to sourcing CSPO, on-the-ground conservation action, and membership to the RSPO. Companies can earn a rating of Excellent, Good, Poor or No Commitment. This company is rated "Poor" (retrieved 18 Nov 2023).
Source: WAZA (2023)
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Company Details

Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Founded:
1954
Revenue:
97 million AUD (2012)
Employees:
330 (2022)

Contact Details

Address:
7-9 Marchant Way, Morley, WA, 6062, Australia
Phone:
08 9442 5222
Website:
www.mrsmacs.com.au

Products / Brands

Mrs Mac's
Bakehouse Pies & Pasties
Mrs Mac's Pies & Pasties