Kraft Heinz is the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world and the third-largest in North America, with $26 billion in annual net sales and operations across more than 40 countries. The company was formed in 2015 through the merger of Kraft Foods and H.J. Heinz, whose combined histories stretch back to 1869 and 1903 respectively - giving the business more than 150 years of accumulated heritage in consumer food production.
The company employs 37,000 people worldwide and manages a portfolio that includes eight brands each generating over $1 billion in annual sales. Among the most recognisable are Heinz, Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia, and Lunchables. Its products span home cooking, foodservice, and on-the-go consumption, distributed through retailers and restaurant channels globally.
Kraft Heinz has identified digital transformation and sustainability as active organisational priorities alongside its core consumer packaged goods operations, which encompass manufacturing, supply chain, and brand management at scale. The company has also maintained a philanthropic programme since 2016, donating nearly 750 million meals in partnership with organisations including Feeding America, Rise Against Hunger, and Heifer International.