Hartlief Corporation Ltd (commonly Hartlief) is a Namibian meat processing company specialising in the production and sale of fresh and processed meat products. It is part of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) group of companies. Hartlief supplies both local and export markets, with products ranging from value-added processed meats to fresh cuts.[1]
History
The company traces its roots to a small butchery named Hoffend’s Schlachterei in Windhoek, which was taken over by Karl and Inge Hartlief in the early 1940s. In 1946, the business was renamed Hartlief's Schlachterei.[1]
In 1966 Hartlief relocated to Windhoek’s Northern Industrial Area, merging with neighbouring butcheries Raith and Kandler to form Hartlief Continental Meat Products. A purpose-built factory was constructed in 1971. The company grew through the 1980s, becoming known for its modern meat processing facilities. It began exporting to South Africa in 1987.[1]