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Hero

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Rocket Ship Rating: 75 out of 100

Hero is a global food company focused on branded nutritional food products.

Also known as Hero AG

  • Food & beverage brands
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-18
Business model
B2C
Headquarters
Lenzburg, Switzerland
Founded
1886
Employees
4,000 employeesSource (opens in a new tab)
Customers
millions of consumers
Legal name
Hero AG
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Record updated 18 September 2026

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Hero 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.

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