UK: Hero acquires The Gut Stuff
Hero, the Swiss food manufacturer, has acquired The Gut Stuff, a London-based business specialising in gut health snacks and soft drinks. The Gut Stuff was launched in 2017 by Lisa and Alana Macfarlane to provide accessible information on the gut microbiome. The company’s portfolio includes a range of high-fibre fruit and nut bars, as well […]
Switzerland: Ricola to acquire Hero plant in Lenzburg
Ricola, a leading manufacturer of cough drops, has announced plans to acquire a manufacturing plant in Lenzburg from Swiss-based baby food, snack bar and spreads company Hero to overcome existing constraints and expand its production infrastructure. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Laufen, Ricola manufactures 50 different types of herbal cough drops and specialty teas. […]
UK: Hero Group acquires Deliciously Ella
Swiss-based baby food, snack bar and spreads firm Hero has announced the acquisition of British plant-based food brand Deliciously Ella for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2016, Deliciously Ella offers crackers, snack bars, ready meals, biscuits, chocolate, dressings, spreads, pasta, kombucha and other products, available at leading grocery retailers Hero said the acquisition would allow […]