Press releases

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Leadership transition at Hero Group

After more than 12 years of leading the Hero Group, CEO Rob Versloot has decided to retire. Chief Business Officer Christian Schierbaum has been appointed as CEO-designate and will take over the leadership of the Group on June 1, 2025.

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Schwartauer Werke receives CSR award from German government

Schwartauer Werke, part of the Hero Group, has been awarded the German government's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award. The CSR Award is part of the German government's strategy in this area, which focuses on and promotes corporate social responsibility (CSR).

2025
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The Hero Group announces leadership transition

The Hero Group today announces that Giovanni Ciserani has resigned from his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors for personal reasons, effective at the end of March. Herbert Scheidt, previously Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, has been appointed as the new Chairman.

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Third year of strong growth for Hero Group

The Hero Group posted strong growth and profit figures as the company concluded a year of significant transformation.

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Ricola to take over Hero production plant

Iconic Swiss brand Ricola has acquired the Hero factory in Lenzburg, Switzerland. Ricola is scheduled to start production in the site in the first quarter of 2026

2024
~3 min
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Rapidly growing food brand Deliciously Ella joins Hero Group

The Hero Group today announces the addition of an important member to its family of brands: Deliciously Ella. The acquisition will allow Hero to enter the UK snacking market with a brand that shares a similar way of thinking, values and mission.

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Hero Group sells Götene assets, land to Arla

The Hero Group today announces the sale of parts of its factory assets and land in Götene, Sweden, to global dairy company Arla.

2024
~2 min
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Hero Spain is recognized as a Top Employer in 2023 and 2024

Hero Spain, a leading company in baby food, jams, and healthy snacks, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the distinction of Top Employer in the years 2023 and 2024.

2024
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Hero posts strong operational performance, makes progress in strategic transformation

The Hero Group posted a strong operational performance in 2023 while strengthening the company via transformational measures.

2024
~2 min
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Hero Group in union consultation over Götene plant

The Hero Group has today informed its employees at its production plant in Götene (Sweden) that the company has started negotiations with unions about the future of the plant.

2024
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Hero sale of GF business to Dr Schär finalized

Following the completion of union negotiations and formal transactional procedures, the sale of the Hero Group’s Gluten Free business to Dr Schär was completed early January.

2024
~1 min
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Hero to close Lenzburg factory

The Hero Group today announces that the jam production plant in Lenzburg, Switzerland, will close down by the end of 2024.

2023
~1 min