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The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) generates a steady stream of brand, product, and corporate news that reflects its role as a major global food and beverage manufacturer. Company communications emphasize a focus on consumers, a portfolio of iconic and emerging brands, and eight consumer-driven product platforms. For followers of KHC, the news cycle provides insight into how Kraft Heinz activates brands such as HEINZ, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Oscar Mayer, JELL-O, and Ore-Ida.
Recent HEINZ announcements highlight packaging and experiential innovations, including the HEINZ Dipper, a fry box with a built-in ketchup compartment for dipping on the go, and HEINZ Leftover Gravy, a squeezable gravy condiment tailored to Thanksgiving leftovers. HEINZ has also appeared in collaborations like the Herschel x HEINZ luggage collection, which turns the brand’s ketchup-red identity into travel gear.
Other news showcases Kraft Mac & Cheese campaigns such as the “Best Thing Ever” creative platform and limited-time Apple Pie flavored Kraft Mac & Cheese, as well as JELL-O’s seasonal “No Thanks” Thanksgiving molds and Ore-Ida’s French Fry Skis collaboration with Fischer Sports. Oscar Mayer announcements describe the long-running Hotdogger program and the Wienermobile’s role in brand storytelling.
Corporate and financial updates also appear in the news flow, including leadership changes, the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, dividend declarations, and details about a planned separation of Kraft Heinz into two independent, publicly traded companies: Global Taste Elevation Co. and North American Grocery Co. For investors and brand watchers, the KHC news page offers a single place to follow product launches, marketing initiatives, governance changes, and strategic announcements as they are disclosed through official releases.
Oscar Mayer celebrates the 50th anniversary of 'The Bologna song' commercial, first aired in 1974, by re-airing the original advertisement during the Thanksgiving football game. The company launches 'Sing To Pay' promotion running through December 15, where fans who correctly sing the jingle can receive Instacart credits for groceries, including Oscar Mayer Bologna. Additionally, the Wienermobile will tour select cities, offering free bologna to those who successfully perform the song.
KRAFT is launching its first-ever Everything Bagel Mac & Cheese flavor, exclusively available on Walmart.com. This innovation emerged as the winning flavor from the brand's 'Fan Flavorites' program, addressing the trend where nearly half of Americans customize their mac & cheese with additional seasonings. The launch marks KRAFT's new flavor-focused strategy, with fewer than 15,000 boxes available nationwide - less than 2% of daily Original KRAFT Mac & Cheese sales. The product will be available for pre-sale starting November 25 at $1.58 SRP. This initiative responds to market data showing flavored mac & cheese category growth outpacing the total category by 7x over the past five years.
Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) has announced its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on December 27, 2024, to stockholders of record as of November 29, 2024.
Kraft Heinz reported Q3 2024 financial results with net sales decreasing 2.8% to $6.4 billion and Organic Net Sales declining 2.2%. The company recorded a net loss of $290 million, with diluted EPS at $(0.24), down 214.3%, primarily due to non-cash impairment losses of $1.4 billion. Adjusted EPS increased 4.2% to $0.75. Year-to-date cash flow from operations reached $2.8 billion, up 6.7%. The company narrowed its full-year outlook, expecting Organic Net Sales, Adjusted Operating Income, and Adjusted EPS growth to be at the low end of previous guidance ranges.
Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) has appointed Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable, to its Board of Directors, effective October 24, 2024. Soo brings extensive experience in technology development and global business strategy from her roles at OpenTable and KAYAK, where she served as Chief Commercial Officer. She previously held positions at Google and Citigroup Global Markets. The appointment aligns with Kraft Heinz's focus on modernizing operations through Agile@Scale methodology. Soo's expertise in emerging technologies and organizational transformation is expected to contribute to the company's long-term growth strategy.
Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) has appointed Angel Shelton Willis as Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel and Corporate Affairs Officer, effective November 18. Willis joins from Sealed Air , where she served as Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary. In her previous role, she led global legal, ethics and compliance, regulatory and corporate affairs functions. Willis brings extensive experience from her 14-year tenure at Ingersoll Rand Company and previous roles at Cummins, Inc. She holds degrees from Clemson University and the University of Illinois. She will relocate to Chicago to work from Kraft Heinz's co-headquarters.
Delimex, a Kraft Heinz brand, has expanded beyond taquitos with the launch of new Crispy Quesadillas. Available in Char-Grilled Chicken and Chipotle Chicken flavors, these quesadillas utilize Kraft Heinz's proprietary 360CRISP™ technology to deliver restaurant-quality crispiness from the microwave. This innovation addresses consumer dissatisfaction with current frozen quesadilla offerings, which often result in soggy tortillas and unmelted cheese.
The new product launch comes as the Mexican frozen food market in the US continues to grow. Delimex Crispy Quesadillas are now available nationwide in major retailers' frozen food aisles for an MSRP of $5.99. This marks Delimex's first new product in over five years and represents Kraft Heinz's ongoing efforts to revolutionize the frozen food category through innovative technology.
The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC) has announced that it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. The company will issue a press release and supplemental materials, including a pre-recorded management discussion, before the market opens. Following this, Kraft Heinz management will host a live question-and-answer session with analysts starting at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Investors and interested parties can access the earnings release, supplemental materials, and audio of the Q&A session at ir.kraftheinzcompany.com. A replay of the event will also be available on the same website after the session concludes.
A.1., renowned for its iconic steak sauce, is expanding beyond the condiment aisle with the launch of A.1. Steakhouse Butter. This marks the brand's first innovation outside the sauce bottle in over five years. The new product combines creamy butter with A.1. Steak Sauce and fresh herbs, offering a convenient way to recreate steakhouse flavors at home.
Inspired by viral butter-based recipes, A.1. Steakhouse Butter caters to the growing demand for restaurant-quality flavors in home cooking. Priced at $4.99 for a 3.5oz tub, it will be available online and in retailers nationwide. The product can be used on steaks, pork chops, burgers, and even side dishes like mashed potatoes and corn on the cob.
Food enthusiasts in New York City can experience A.1. Steakhouse Butter at the New York City Food and Wine Festival Steak & Whiskey event on October 19, hosted by Food Network star Robert Irvine.
Philadelphia, the renowned cream cheese brand, has launched its first-ever refrigerated cream cheese frosting in the U.S. Made with fresh milk and real cream, Philadelphia Frosting aims to deliver the brand's signature smooth texture and creamy taste to baking enthusiasts. This innovative product, developed over 18 months, offers a convenient, ready-to-use option with no preparation or cleanup required.
The frosting combines Philadelphia's rich creaminess with a balanced sweet and tangy flavor, mimicking homemade frosting. Available in 16 oz. tubs for $4.99, it will be sold at select retailers nationwide starting October. This launch aligns with cream cheese frosting being among America's top three favorite frosting flavors, addressing consumer demand for a frosting free from artificial flavors and dyes.