Kraft Heinz Co Stock Price, News & Analysis

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has announced a significant commitment to remove all Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) colors from its U.S. product portfolio by the end of 2027. The company will immediately cease launching new products containing FD&C colors in the U.S. Currently, nearly 90% of Kraft Heinz's U.S. products are already free of these artificial colors. The company is implementing a three-pronged approach: removing unnecessary colors, replacing with natural alternatives, or reinventing new color solutions. Over the past five years, Kraft Heinz has made over 1,000 recipe changes to enhance product nutrition, including reducing sugar by nearly 55 million pounds by year-end. Notable examples include the 2016 removal of artificial ingredients from Kraft Mac & Cheese, while flagship product Heinz Tomato Ketchup has never contained artificial dyes.

Philadelphia cream cheese, in partnership with Divina, launches Philly-tini Olives - Greek olives stuffed with Philadelphia cream cheese as an alternative to traditional blue cheese-stuffed olives for martinis. The product aims to provide a creamy twist for cocktail enthusiasts who dislike blue cheese, which is among America's top five most polarizing foods. The Philly-tini Olives will be available exclusively on DivinaMarket.com starting June 10, 2025, priced at $15 for a two-pack. This launch aligns with Philadelphia's strategy to showcase cream cheese's versatility beyond traditional uses, expanding into cocktail garnishes. The product combines the briny taste of olives with Philadelphia's signature creamy texture, targeting both traditional cocktail enthusiasts and those looking for innovative drink combinations.

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) has announced its participation in Deutsche Bank's 22nd Annual dbAccess Global Consumer Conference. The company will engage in a fireside chat session scheduled for June 4, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. Central European Time (5:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time) in Paris, France. Investors and interested parties can access a live webcast of the event through the company's investor relations website at ir.kraftheinzcompany.com. A replay of the session will also be made available on the same platform after the event.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has announced that its Board and Executive Leadership Team are actively evaluating potential strategic transactions to enhance shareholder value. The company also revealed that Berkshire Hathaway will no longer hold Board seats, leading to the departure of Timothy Kenesey and Alicia Knapp from the Board, reducing its size to 10 members.

CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera emphasized the company's commitment to driving profitable long-term growth while maintaining focus on high-quality food products. The company noted that there is no guarantee that the strategic assessment will result in any transaction, and no specific timeline has been established for the completion of this process.

Oscar Mayer, a Kraft Heinz (KHC) brand, announces the groundbreaking "Wienie 500" - a unique racing event featuring its iconic fleet of six Wienermobiles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Set for May 23, 2025, at 2pm ET, the race will be streamed live on the FOX Sports app and @INDYCARonFOX social accounts, with highlights airing during the Indy 500 pre-race show.

Each Wienermobile will represent a different regional hot dog style, marking their first competitive race and first complete fleet gathering in over a decade. In partnership with DraftKings, fans can participate in a free-to-play pool with a $10,000 prize pool. The event establishes Oscar Mayer as the 'Official Hot Dog' of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indianapolis 500.

Kraft Heinz (KHC) has launched HEINZ Verified, a new program in partnership with Uber Eats that identifies restaurants serving HEINZ products. The program, initially available in six major U.S. markets (Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, and Pittsburgh), offers participating restaurants access to insights, free product samples, promotions, merchandise, and marketing support.

The initiative includes a limited-time promotion offering customers $5 off Uber Eats orders of $30 or more from HEINZ Verified restaurants. Additionally, Kraft Heinz will launch "Daytrippin'," a new content series featuring comedian Steven He exploring local food culture across cities.

This program is part of Kraft Heinz's Away From Home business strategy, which represents a key growth pillar for the company. According to their survey, 84% of people say they would like a restaurant more if it served HEINZ Ketchup.

Kraft Heinz's Lunchables launches its innovative PB&J product, featuring the first-ever dippable, no-thaw crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The new offering includes two crustless peanut butter sandwiches with grape or strawberry flavored dip, addressing parents' concerns about thaw time while catering to kids' love of dipping and customization. Priced at $2.49 per pack, the product is rolling out nationwide. To promote the launch, Lunchables partnered with hip-hop artists Lil Jon and Twista to create a remix of "Peanut Butter Jelly Time." This launch follows Lunchables' 2023 Grilled Cheesies introduction and supports Kraft Heinz's goal of generating $2 billion in incremental sales through innovation by 2027.

Kraft Mac & Cheese has partnered with luxury jeweler Ring Concierge to launch a unique Mother's Day gift: a limited-edition 14k gold macaroni necklace. This innovative piece transforms the traditional children's pasta-and-yarn necklace into a luxury jewelry item, featuring a single gold noodle on a 16-inch gold chain.

The necklace, presented in Kraft's signature blue box, is being offered at an accessible price of just $25, despite record-high gold prices. Each purchase includes a box of Kraft Mac & Cheese for families to share. The exclusive piece will be available starting May 1st through Ring Concierge's website.

This initiative combines Kraft's nearly century-long tradition of family mealtime with a modern twist on Mother's Day gifting, inspired by jewelry being the top Mother's Day gift choice according to the National Retail Federation.

Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: KHC) has announced its latest quarterly dividend payment. The company's Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share of common stock.

Key details of the dividend announcement:

• Dividend amount: $0.40 per share
• Payment date: June 27, 2025
• Record date: May 30, 2025

This dividend declaration represents the company's commitment to providing regular returns to its stockholders. Shareholders who are recorded as owners of KHC stock by May 30, 2025, will be eligible to receive this quarterly payment.