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Kraft Heinz writes down its Kraft and Oscar Mayer brands
by
Justin Ho
Feb 28, 2019
Once upon a time, America spelled cheese K-R-A-F-T, and Oscar Mayer had a way with B-O-L-O-G-N-A. But lately, those brands haven’t been doing well for their owner, Kraft Heinz. The packaged-foods giant announced that it’s writing down the value of Kraft and Oscar Mayer by more than $15 billion. In today’s market, those iconic brands […]
Why are ketchup packets so... unsatisfying?
May 11, 2015
They're too small, hard to open, and utterly resistant to change.
The investors behind the Kraft-Heinz merger
by
Stan Alcorn
Mar 25, 2015
What happens when you combine two companies to make the world's fifth largest food and beverage company?
Warren Buffett just put a lotta ketchup in his cupboard
by
Kai Ryssdal
Feb 14, 2013
Berkshire Hathaway and partners make a $28 Billion deal for H.J. Heinz.
Warren Buffett, 3G to buy Heinz, but it's not just about the ketchup
Feb 14, 2013
Legendary investor Warren Buffet announced Thursday morning that his company, Berkshire Hathaway, will team up with a Brazilian-backed investment firm to buy H. J. Heinz, the ketchup maker. The price tag? Just over $23 billion.
Mergers and acquisitions ramp up with American Airlines and Heinz deals
Feb 14, 2013
Investors are digesting a mega airlines merger and major ketchup acquisition this morning. Is the activity a coincidence or part of a larger trend?
Will new Heinz ketchup formula have you seeing red?
May 17, 2010
This summer, while you pour some Heinz ketchup over your fries, you might find that it tastes a little funny....