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One of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, Kraft Heinz goes far beyond mac and cheese or ketchup; it's home to some of our most beloved food brands, such as Planters, Philadelphia, and Oscar Meyer. The company says it "demands" diversity and makes good; its actionable steps toward diversity include Business Resource Groups and a diversity-focused manager program.
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Condiments and Sauces • Cheese and Dairy • Meals • Meats and Seafood • Frozen and Chilled Foods • Packaged Drinking Pouches • Appetizers • Nuts and Salted Snacks • Refreshment Beverages • Coffee • Infant and Nutrition Products
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About the Company
The Kraft Heinz company was born out of the merger of two great American food companies. Both companies formed over one hundred years ago in the United States. Heinz was founded by Henry John Heinz in 1876. The quintessential Heinz Tomato Ketchup was one of its first products. James L. Kraft started Kraft as a door-to-door cheese-selling business in 1909. In 2013, Berkshire Hathaway claimed a major stake in the Heinz Company and started the merger between Heinz and Kraft Foods. Berkshire Hathaway holds a large stake in Kraft Heinz, valued at 26.65% and over 325 million shares.
The merger was made official in 2015, creating the fifth-largest food company in the world and the third-largest in North America. Home to eight brands exceeding $1 billion and more than 25 brands in all, Kraft Heinz is not only a successful company but a bel...
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