Ricola, a leading manufacturer of cough drops, has announced plans to acquire a manufacturing plant in Lenzburg from Swiss-based baby food, snack bar and spreads company Hero to overcome existing constraints and expand its production infrastructure. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Laufen, Ricola manufactures 50 different types of herbal cough drops and specialty teas. It exports its products to 50 countries and operates subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, and the …