Kruger Group, a manufacturer of branded and private label consumer products, has announced the acquisition of Switzerland-based Hermes Sussstoff, a maker of tabletop sweeteners, from pharmaceutical company Klosterfrau. Through the acquisition, Kruger Group will add the Assugrin, Hermesetas and SteviaSweet brands. Assugrin is a popular brand in Switzerland, while Hermesetas leads the Northern European market and has a significant presence in Australia, the UK and Ireland, as well as other …