The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) is a global food and beverage company formed in 2015 through the merger of Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Company. The combination created one of the largest packaged-food companies in the world, built around well-known consumer brands. The merger was supported by major investors and established a multi-national platform for branded food products.
Kraft Heinz develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a broad portfolio of branded packaged foods and condiments. Its product assortment includes iconic household names in categories such as condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals and sides, meats, coffee and other shelf-stable and refrigerated items. The company sells products through retail, foodservice and other channels, and operates across North America, Europe, Latin America and parts of the Asia-Pacific region, serving consumers in many international markets.
Kraft Heinz is headquartered in Chicago with historic operational roots in Pittsburgh and maintains global manufacturing, research and development, and sales operations to support its portfolio. The company emphasizes brand management, scale manufacturing and global distribution as core elements of its business model. Miguel Patricio has served as chief executive officer since 2019, leading efforts to refresh the company’s brand portfolio and improve growth execution while leveraging the company’s extensive marketing and supply-chain capabilities.