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Lenzburg, May 28, 2025 – The Hero Group, which owns a 50% stake in the joint venture company MadreNatura, has bought out the remaining 50% stake from partners Angelini Holding Spa.

The joint venture company, founded by the two organizations in 2019, benefitted from the synergies and expertise brought by Hero and Angelini. MadreNatura successfully saw the entry into the Italian baby food market with the Hero Solo product line.

Through the full ownership of MadreNatura, Hero seeks to consolidate its presence in the Italian baby food market.

“We believe the time is right for us to take over ownership of MadreNatura, a company that fits in with our mission. We would like to thank Angelini for the partnership over these years, without whom we could not have entered this important market for Hero,” said Christian Schierbaum, CEO Hero Group.

Hero has been present in the Italian market with jams, healthy snacks, and beverages since the 1970.

About Hero Group
The Hero Group is a global food company focused on branded nutritional food products. The company was founded in 1886 in Lenzburg, Switzerland, where its headquarters are still located today. Hero's main product categories of Baby & Toddler Food and Snacks, Natural Spreads, and Healthy Snacks are complemented by its activities in Baby & Toddler Milk and Specialties. The Group, which lives by its mission to delight consumers by conserving the goodness of nature, boasts a global footprint and its portfolio consists of many well-known international and local brands. In 2024, the Group generated revenues of CHF 1.25 billion.

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