Founded in 1869, the H.J. Heinz Company is one of the world’s leading marketers and producers of healthy, convenient and affordable foods, with a growing global portfolio of leading brands in three core categories: Ketchup & Sauces, Meals & Snacks and Infant/Nutrition.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Company has five business segments: North American Consumer Products, Europe, Asia/Pacific, U.S. Foodservice and Rest of World. Heinz reported record sales of $11.6 billion in Fiscal 2012, fueled by impressive growth in Emerging Markets and Global Ketchup.
Mission
As the trusted leader in nutrition and wellness, Heinz – the original Pure Food Company – is dedicated to the sustainable health of people, the planet and our Company.
A pioneer in the packaged foods industry, Heinz is famous for its iconic brands on six continents, showcased by Heinz® Ketchup, the 'World’s Favorite Ketchup'. Its leading brands enjoy number-one or number-two market positions in more than 50 countries.
At any given moment, the 32,000 employees of Heinz are hard at work creating new products, perfecting fresh ideas, and developing nutritious, innovative foods that deliver great taste, nutrition and value for consumers and families in more than 200 countries.
Heinz operates by a philosophy of global coordination and local execution. The Company captures the benefits of its multinational scale in areas like purchasing, information systemsand finance, while each business unit is free to make decisions on product development and marketing based on local consumer tastes and business conditions.Innovation is driving new product development at Heinz with the goal of deriving 15 percentof sales from products introduced within the previous 36 months. The Heinz Global Innovationand Quality Center, opened in 2005, is a testament to Heinz’s dedication to new product development. Investment in R&D has accelerated at a double-digit rate in each year sincethe Innovation Center’s opening.
Consumers increasingly want great-tasting foods that fit into more active and healthylifestyles. Heinz is well positioned with a portfolio concentrated in tomato-based products,beans, potatoes, soups and other inherently good-for-you foods. Heinz is a leader in weight management through its Weight Watchers®from Heinz®and Weight Watchers® Smart Ones®branded products. As a global authority in Infant and Children’s Nutrition, Heinz also is at the vanguard of scientific advances that enhance baby and child development.
Heinz is committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates. Through the Heinz Company Foundation, our Heinz Micronutrient Program is combating iron-deficiencyand malnutrition among children in the developing world. The program has helped 2.6 million children in 15 developing countries. We plan to continue expanding our reach in targeted regions and further establish Heinz as a trusted, global supplier of micronutrient products.