Kraft Heinz Co.

The Kraft Heinz Company is a global food and beverage manufacturer formed on July 2, 2015, through the merger of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. and H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation. Orchestrated by investors from 3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway, the merger established a conglomerate with dual headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company's origins trace back to two distinct legacies: the H.J. Heinz Company, founded in 1869 by Henry John Heinz to sell bottled horseradish, and Kraft Foods, which grew from a cheese-delivery business started by James L. Kraft in 1903. Over its history, the company has undergone significant structural changes, including Kraft's 2012 spin-off into a North American grocery business and a global snack entity known as Mondel?-z International. In 2021, Kraft Heinz divested its natural cheese business to Groupe Lactalis and its nuts business to Hormel Foods Corporation as part of a strategic portfolio realignment.

Business/Product Breakdown
The Kraft Heinz Company operates as a producer of food and beverage products, catering to retail and foodservice channels across various global regions. Its operations are organized into six strategic product platforms: Taste Elevation, which includes condiments and sauces; Easy Meals Made Better, featuring products like macaroni and cheese; Real Food Snacking; Fresh Kitchen; Easy Indulgent Desserts; and Flavorful Hydration. The product portfolio consists of diverse categories such as condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, ambient meals, frozen and chilled foods, and beverages. Notable brands under its management include Heinz, Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Velveeta, Lunchables, Maxwell House, and Jell-O. The company utilizes a large-scale manufacturing and distribution network to supply grocery stores, supermarkets, and convenience stores. It employs technological integration, such as AI-driven supply chain monitoring and quality inspection systems, to manage its global operations.