Kraft Heinz

The Kraft Heinz Company, commonly known as Kraft Heinz, is an American multinational food company formed on July 2, 2015, through the merger of Kraft Foods Group and the H.J. Heinz Company. It is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh and manufactures and markets packaged foods and beverages under brands including Kraft, Heinz, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, and Jell-O. In fiscal 2025, the company reported net sales of US$24.9 billion and employed approximately 35,000 people in 40 countries.

Since the merger, Kraft Heinz has made an unsuccessful takeover approach for Unilever, recorded large brand write-downs, faced an accounting investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and reshaped its portfolio through acquisitions and divestitures. In September 2025, the company announced a proposed separation into two publicly traded companies. Its board paused work on the separation in February 2026, and Kraft Heinz said in May 2026 that the timing and completion of the proposal remained uncertain.