Hill Group

Hill Group Tanzania, a prominent diversified industrial group headquartered near Dar es Salaam:

🏢 Overview & Locations

• Founded in 2000 by Mr. Hillary Shoo, beginning as a small agrovet shop in Mwenge, Dar es Salaam, before expanding into manufacturing and packaging sectors.

• Headquartered at Hill Industrial Complex, Mapinga, Bagamoyo – Pwani Region, with operations spanning multiple subsidiaries .

🏭 Business Divisions & Brands

Hill Group operates through several specialized units:

• Hill Feeds & Hill Farm: Produces animal feed (mash & pellet) and runs a major poultry and soybean facility.

• Hill Packaging: Manufacturer of polypropylene woven bags, serving diverse industries.

• Hill Water & Beverages: Bottled drinking water and sparkling water, acclaimed as Tanzania’s most consumer-friendly water brand in 2023.

• Poultry Processing Plant: Tanzania’s first fully automated poultry processing line, launched July 2023, built in partnership with Marel.

📈 Investments & Recognition

• TSh 12 billion (~$5 million) investment into Hill Farm’s soybean oil production facility lauded by government officials for strengthening agricultural capacity.

• Modern Poultry Facility: State-of-the-art plant boasting 3,000 birds/hour capacity, expandable to 6,000, with halal certification and both whole and cut chicken distribution across urban Tanzania.

👥 Leadership & Mission

• Founder & MD: Hillary Shoo, with financial background from University of Dar es Salaam; Co-founder and Director: Mrs. Theodora Hillary Shoo, overseeing finance and workplace culture.

• Core Values: Emphasizes “Quality, Timely Delivery & Reasonable Prices,” community engagement, environmental sustainability (e.g., recycling packaging waste), and social responsibility.

🌍 Impact & Community Outreach

• Employment: Over 500–1,000 employees, with significant job creation in farming, processing, packaging, and logistics.

• Local Empowerment: Supports smallholder farmers (e.g., soybean producers), funds local education, police station construction, and empowers women’s groups via financial backing.

• Government Support: Receives recognition and incentives from officials including Industry Minister Dr. Selemani Jafo and TADB for modernizing agro–processing.

📢 Careers & Updates

• Active recruitment for roles like Health & Safety Officer, Recc Salespersons (Modern Trade & HORECA), and Accountant, with applications via LinkedIn and official channels.

• Social media presence on LinkedIn (3,112 followers), Facebook, Instagram announcing product launches, events, and CSR initiatives.

✅ In Summary

Hill Group Tanzania is a vertically integrated, home-grown industrial powerhouse in Tanzania, excelling in animal feeds, poultry, packaging, and bottled beverages. Its strategy revolves around advanced technology adoption, community support, and agro-industry innovation—leading to landmark achievements, including Tanzania’s first poultry processing plant and recognition for its economic impact.