A TAMESIDE firm which is one of the country’s biggest biscuit manufacturers is celebrating a special anniversary.
Hill Biscuits was founded in 1855 by Sarah and John Hill as a small family-run shop.
As the business expanded, it moved in 1893 into Tudno Mill in Ashton-under-Lyne, where it remains.
Hill has become one of the largest and longest-established manufacturers in the UK, with its two-acre site operating 24 hours a day to produce hundreds of millions of biscuits every year and the firm employs around 370 people.
To mark its 170th anniversary, the company has rolled out limited-edition packaging for two of its classic products – Custard Creams and Bourbon Finger Creams – which will be a nostalgic nod to British tea-time traditions.
“Reaching 170 years is a tremendous achievement,” said Tracey Meadows, Commercial Director at Hill Biscuits.
“It’s a testament to the dedication of our team, the loyalty of our customers and the enduring appeal of a good biscuit. We’re proud of our heritage and equally excited about this year’s celebrations.”
The company will honour its heritage with a special exhibition at Portland Basin Museum until September, a collective 170km run by Hill staff, biscuit donations to local causes on National Biscuit Day on May 29, and a series of afternoon teas at HQ to welcome back former staff to reminisce over a cuppa.
The firm says it is also “actively exploring more sustainable practices to improve energy efficiency and support the local community”.
As part of the celebrations, Hill Biscuits will share stories and memories from across its 170-year history, inviting customers to get involved using the hashtag #Hillis170.