The Kraft Heinz Company reports developments across its global food and beverage portfolio, including earnings releases, dividends, debt-market actions, and brand activity. Company news commonly covers product launches and marketing programs for Heinz, Lunchables, Ore-Ida, Capri Sun, and other packaged-food brands, along with updates on sales trends, margins, cash flow, and management priorities.
The company was formed through the 2015 combination of Kraft and Heinz and sells products across retail and foodservice channels in North America and international markets. Its recurring updates reflect the operating mix of branded condiments, meals, snacks, beverages, frozen potatoes, cheese, and other consumer packaged foods.
Kraft Heinz (NYSE: KHC) signed a definitive agreement to divest its North America coffee business at a $650 million enterprise value. The buyer is an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, and Kraft Heinz will retain a 30% non-controlling equity stake. The transaction includes Maxwell House, Gevalia, Nabob, Yuban, Tassimo, Ethical Bean and Sanka.
Kraft Heinz expects closing in mid-2027, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions, and approximately $500 million in net cash proceeds after taxes, planned for debt repayment. It also expects the deal to improve growth and margins. Approximately 250 full-time employees and coffee plants in Jacksonville, Florida, and Vancouver, British Columbia, are expected to transition with the business.
Kraft Heinz (NYSE: KHC) appointed Kelly Dilts and J. Michael (Mike) Schlotman as independent directors, effective November 4, 2026.
Dilts currently serves as Nordstrom’s chief financial officer, also overseeing real estate and strategic sourcing. She has more than 30 years of experience across retail finance, strategic planning and operations. Schlotman spent more than 30 years at Kroger, including almost 20 years as chief financial officer, and previously served on Kellanova’s board. Kraft Heinz said their retail and consumer-sector experience would support board oversight of its growth plans.
Kraft Heinz (NYSE: KHC) declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share, payable on December 23, 2026. The dividend was approved by the company’s Board of Directors and will be paid to stockholders of record as of December 4, 2026.
Kraft Heinz (NYSE: KHC) reported third-quarter net sales of $6.115 billion, down 2.0% year over year, and raised its adjusted earnings outlook. Organic net sales, which exclude currency and portfolio changes, fell 1.1%. Operating income declined 14.6% to $875 million; diluted earnings per share fell 11.5% to $0.46. Gross margin rose 60 basis points to 32.5%, while adjusted gross margin fell 40 basis points to 31.9%.
North American sales fell 3.4%, while Emerging Markets sales grew 13.8%. Year-to-date operating cash flow declined 4.1% to $3.0 billion, and cash dividends totaled $1.4 billion. Kraft Heinz now expects 2026 organic sales to decline 0.5%–1.25%, versus 0.5%–2% previously, and adjusted EPS of $2.07–$2.13, versus $2.03–$2.09. It retained its forecast for a 16%–18% decline in currency-adjusted operating income and now expects adjusted gross margin at the low end of its previous range.
Kraft Heinz (KHC) is launching the HEINZ Soup Collection, marking the brand’s first entry into Canada’s ready-to-eat soup category. Available exclusively in Canada, the collection includes six recipes packaged in easy-to-open bags rather than cans. The nationwide rollout is taking place in October 2026, expanding beyond HEINZ’s current canned tomato soup with options including chicken noodle, mushroom and curry butternut squash.
Kraft Heinz (NYSE: KHC) will release its third quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on November 4, 2026. Supplemental materials will include a pre-recorded management discussion. Management will host a live analyst question-and-answer session at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. Results, materials, session audio and a subsequent replay will be available at ir.kraftheinzcompany.com.
Kraft Heinz (KHC) has unveiled Kraft Mac & Cheese Cheesy Ramen, extending the brand into the ramen category.
The lineup includes Spicy, Chicken and Pork varieties, with nationwide availability planned for early 2027. The products have no artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes. Kraft Heinz says the launch reflects its focus on growing its existing brands through new categories and eating occasions. The launch is supported by the company's broader $700 million investment to revitalize its brands and accelerate growth.
Lunchables (KHC) introduced a limited-edition Pizza Grill designed to heat Lunchables Pizza for National Pizza Month. The device is scheduled to be available on Walmart.com in October while supplies last. Each purchase includes a coupon for one free Lunchables Pizza pack.
Kraft Heinz (KHC) launches KD x Solly’s Cream Soda, a limited-edition drink created with Canadian brand Solly’s Craft Soda that blends traditional cream soda with a hint of Kraft Dinner’s cheesy flavour.
The sweet and savoury carbonated beverage is available to Canadians from September 23 on Amazon and at participating retailers, including Walmart in early October, while quantities last. The collaboration extends the KD brand beyond mac and cheese into the beverage aisle.
Capri Sun (KHC) is testing a limited-edition Big Pouch, roughly three times the juice of its classic pouch, available exclusively on Walmart.com for $6 in daily drops from September 21 to 24, while supplies last.
The pouch stands nearly nine inches tall and about twice as wide as the original. Fans are invited to share feedback using the #CapriSunBigPouch hashtag, which the brand says will help determine whether the Big Pouch becomes a permanent part of the Capri Sun lineup.