Hero Group is a private, consumer food manufacturer and marketing company based in Switzerland.

Focusing baby and toddler food, healthy snacks, and natural spreads,[1] the group brands include Corny Snack Bars and Semper Baby food.

[2] In 1995, Dr. Arend Oetker acquired a majority shareholding in Hero and re-positioned the Group to focus on branded business.

In parallel, the Group embarked on a major geographic expansion program.

The Group's operations are based predominantly in Europe, North America, Middle East/Africa and Turkey/Central Asia.