Kraft Heinz Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) has announced a strategic multi-year partnership with Live Nation to become the Official Condiment and Official Mac & Cheese provider across 80 Live Nation venues in the United States. The partnership will launch at Lollapalooza (July 31-August 3), where HEINZ will be the presenting sponsor of "Chow Town," the festival's food destination.

The collaboration aims to enhance fan experiences by integrating Kraft Heinz products, including HEINZ Ketchup, Mustard, Relish, and KRAFT Deluxe Mac & Cheese into venue menus. This aligns with consumer insights showing that nearly half of concert-goers identify as foodies, and about two-thirds are more adventurous with trying new flavors at shows.

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) has announced an agreement to sell its Italian infant and specialty food business to NewPrinces Group. The deal includes the sale of infant food brands Plasmon, Nipiol, and Dieterba, specialty food brands Aproten and Biaglut, and the Latina production facility in Italy.

The transaction, expected to close by the end of 2025, aligns with Kraft Heinz's strategy to focus on its Accelerate platforms, particularly its HEINZ Taste Elevation products. The Latina facility, which produces approximately 1.8 billion biscuits annually and employs 300 people, will continue operations under NewPrinces ownership.

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement for July 30, 2025. The company will release its earnings report and supplemental materials, including a pre-recorded management discussion, before market opening.

Management will host a live Q&A session with analysts at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Investors can access the earnings release, supplemental materials, and audio of the Q&A session through the company's investor relations website at ir.kraftheinzcompany.com, where a replay will also be available after the event.

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) has partnered with award-winning producer Mustard to launch HEINZ MUSTAAAAAARD, a limited-edition chipotle honey mustard sauce. The product marks HEINZ's first national mustard innovation in nearly a decade and their first co-created sauce with a partner in the United States.

The sauce will debut exclusively at Buffalo Wild Wings locations for two weeks, where customers ordering beef items for dine-in will receive a free bottle. Following this promotion, the sauce will be available nationwide at Walmart.com, Target, 7-Eleven, and Amazon.

Developed by Mustard in his role as HEINZ's first-ever Chief Mustard Officer, the sauce features a unique blend of chipotle peppers and honey, offering a smoky-sweet flavor profile with a kick. The product was brought to market in just four months, demonstrating HEINZ's accelerated innovation capabilities.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has announced a significant commitment to remove all Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) colors from its U.S. product portfolio by the end of 2027. The company will immediately cease launching new products containing FD&C colors in the U.S. Currently, nearly 90% of Kraft Heinz's U.S. products are already free of these artificial colors. The company is implementing a three-pronged approach: removing unnecessary colors, replacing with natural alternatives, or reinventing new color solutions. Over the past five years, Kraft Heinz has made over 1,000 recipe changes to enhance product nutrition, including reducing sugar by nearly 55 million pounds by year-end. Notable examples include the 2016 removal of artificial ingredients from Kraft Mac & Cheese, while flagship product Heinz Tomato Ketchup has never contained artificial dyes.

Philadelphia cream cheese, in partnership with Divina, launches Philly-tini Olives - Greek olives stuffed with Philadelphia cream cheese as an alternative to traditional blue cheese-stuffed olives for martinis. The product aims to provide a creamy twist for cocktail enthusiasts who dislike blue cheese, which is among America's top five most polarizing foods. The Philly-tini Olives will be available exclusively on DivinaMarket.com starting June 10, 2025, priced at $15 for a two-pack. This launch aligns with Philadelphia's strategy to showcase cream cheese's versatility beyond traditional uses, expanding into cocktail garnishes. The product combines the briny taste of olives with Philadelphia's signature creamy texture, targeting both traditional cocktail enthusiasts and those looking for innovative drink combinations.

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) has announced its participation in Deutsche Bank's 22nd Annual dbAccess Global Consumer Conference. The company will engage in a fireside chat session scheduled for June 4, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. Central European Time (5:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time) in Paris, France. Investors and interested parties can access a live webcast of the event through the company's investor relations website at ir.kraftheinzcompany.com. A replay of the session will also be made available on the same platform after the event.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has announced that its Board and Executive Leadership Team are actively evaluating potential strategic transactions to enhance shareholder value. The company also revealed that Berkshire Hathaway will no longer hold Board seats, leading to the departure of Timothy Kenesey and Alicia Knapp from the Board, reducing its size to 10 members.

CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera emphasized the company's commitment to driving profitable long-term growth while maintaining focus on high-quality food products. The company noted that there is no guarantee that the strategic assessment will result in any transaction, and no specific timeline has been established for the completion of this process.

Oscar Mayer, a Kraft Heinz (KHC) brand, announces the groundbreaking "Wienie 500" - a unique racing event featuring its iconic fleet of six Wienermobiles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Set for May 23, 2025, at 2pm ET, the race will be streamed live on the FOX Sports app and @INDYCARonFOX social accounts, with highlights airing during the Indy 500 pre-race show.

Each Wienermobile will represent a different regional hot dog style, marking their first competitive race and first complete fleet gathering in over a decade. In partnership with DraftKings, fans can participate in a free-to-play pool with a $10,000 prize pool. The event establishes Oscar Mayer as the 'Official Hot Dog' of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis 500.