Ricola to acquire the Karl Roth-Strasse production plant of Hero Group.

Ricola, a manufacturer of cough drops, agreed to acquire the Karl Roth-Strasse production plant of Hero Group, a consumer food manufacturer. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We are proud to have found in Ricola the perfect buyer for our production plant in Lenzburg. Hero's headquarters will, of course, remain at the birthplace of our company and we look forward to having Ricola as neighbours," Rob Versloot, Hero Group CEO.