Beech-Nut, a producer of baby foods owned by Switzerland-based Hero Group, has introduced a new line of baby foods featuring Beech-Nut purees co-branded with General Mills Green Giant brand.

General Mills business unit director Andy Dahlen said the company is proud to announce its licensing partnership with Beech-Nut, a company that shares its values and heritage.

Hero North America chief marketing officer Evan Eckman said the company is proud to have selected varieties of Beech-Nut purees to feature the Green Giant brand.

Hero has operations in more than 30 countries based in Europe, North America, Middle East/Africa and Turkey/Central Asia.

Beech-Nut is headquartered in Amsterdam, New York and has recently opened a $124m energy efficient manufacturing facility which has applied for Silver Level LEED certification (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design).

The Beech Nut product portfolio features various cereals, sauces & broths, and various other fruit & vegetable products for babies categorized into various stages of growth of a baby.