Heinz

Kraft Heinz to cut 20% of virgin plastic by 2030 with three-pronged approach to sustainable packaging

02-Aug-2023 By Ryan Daily

Kraft Heinz is doubling down on its ESG-related packaging goals by aiming to reduce its virgin plastic use by 20% by 2030, which is estimated to be more than 100m pounds of plastic, Linda Roman, the company’s head of packaging growth and technology, told...

Heinz clashes with Boulder Brands over ‘Smart Balance’ trademark on frozen foods

29-May-2015 By Elaine Watson

Heinz is urging a Pennsylvania court to reverse a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) allowing Boulder Brands to register ‘Smart Balance’ as a trademark for frozen foods and snacks – a name Heinz claims is “confusingly similar” to...

Big CPG firms are not nimble enough to innovate and align with changing consumer tastes, says TABS Group founder

Heinz-Kraft merger comes from weakness, not strength, says CPG expert: ‘It’s almost as if the large tier one guys have surrendered’

08-Apr-2015 By Elaine Watson

The impending marriage of Heinz and Kraft Foods Group will create a $29bn consumer packaged goods powerhouse. But is bigger always better, or are megadeals like this more about making money for lawyers and shareholders than delighting consumers and driving...

Buffett deal could pave way for sale of Heinz’s ‘troubled’ US frozen food business, analyst

15-Feb-2013 By Elaine WATSON

The move to private ownership could make it easier for Heinz to do some spring cleaning, notably selling off its 'troubled' US frozen food business, said analysts as Heinz announced plans to sell up to Berkshire Hathaway and 3G.

Heinz and Coca-Cola packaging deal ‘paving the way for industry-wide collaboration’

24-Feb-2011 By Rory Harrington

Coca-Cola and Heinz have announced what they believe is a trailblazing packaging collaboration that will have global eco-implications.

Heinz invests in innovative future

21-Sep-2005

Heinz's new 100,000sq ft Global Innovation and Quality Center near
Pittsburgh underlines how consumer demand for innovation is
altering how food companies operate.

Salt content slashed in baked beans

16-Jun-2004

Leading food manufacturer Heinz is to cut the salt content of its
celebrated baked beans as consumer health concerns continue over
the levels of salt used in processed foods.