Kraft Heinz Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies

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The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) ranks #26 on Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024. Kraft Heinz is lauded for its innovative product development and use of breakthrough technologies to provide value for customers. The company's HEINZ REMIX, a customizable digital sauce dispenser, is highlighted as a top innovation. CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera emphasizes the company's focus on driving innovation and unlocking Kraft Heinz's potential. Kraft Heinz is dedicated to creative disruption, collaboration, and digital solutions, with recent innovations including the 360CRISP platform and an AI-enabled supply chain control tower.

The global food company ranks #26 on the 2024 list

PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) has been ranked #26 on Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies (MIC). Kraft Heinz is recognized for reimagining product development and leveraging breakthrough technologies to deliver value for customers and consumers not only based on where they are today, but where they’ll be in the future. As part of this year’s list, Fast Company highlighted HEINZ REMIX, the first customizable and IoT-enabled digital sauce dispenser to launch that allows people to personalize their sauce choices, as a top innovation.

“We have re-engineered our company for the future,” said Kraft Heinz CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera. “We are driving innovation faster than ever before and the world is taking notice. I am proud of our teams around the world and encouraged by our momentum, but not yet satisfied. We are unlocking the power and scale of Kraft Heinz and truly living our ambition to lead the future of food – and it’s only the beginning.”

Kraft Heinz is focused on creative disruption across the company, breaking down silos to cultivate collaboration, reimagine product development, and use digital and agile capabilities to accelerate the pace of innovation. Among recent innovations, Kraft Heinz debuted its first-ever innovation platform 360CRISP™ last year. Revolutionizing the frozen aisle, 360CRISP delivers crisp products from the microwave like you traditionally get from the stove. Kraft Heinz also recently created an industry-leading AI-enabled supply chain “control tower,” to get its products into the hands of customers and consumers faster than ever before.

“We are innovating across the company, deploying digital-first solutions that bring ‘the future’ to our consumers and HEINZ REMIX is a great example of this innovative mindset in action,” said Diana Frost, Global Chief Growth Officer at Kraft Heinz. “We’re sitting at the intersection of food and technology, revolutionizing the meal table and creating meaningful food experiences for people around the world.”

Fast Company's editors and writers identified the companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world. Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies package is available online, and on newsstands beginning March 26.

“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is both a comprehensive look at the innovation economy and a snapshot of the business trends that defined the year,” said Fast Company editor-in-chief Brendan Vaughan. “We saw extraordinary innovation across the board in 2023, but we also saw a handful of clear patterns: the growing footprint and impact of AI, the triumphant return of live events, and great leaps forward in climate tech. We face daunting challenges on many fronts, but the solutions we celebrate in MIC give me plenty of hope about the future.”

Fast Company will host the Most Innovative Companies Summit and Gala on May 16. This event celebrates the Most Innovative Companies honorees and provides an inside look at cutting-edge business trends and what it takes to innovate in 2024.

ABOUT THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY

We are driving transformation at The Kraft Heinz Company (Nasdaq: KHC), inspired by our Purpose, Let’s Make Life Delicious. Consumers are at the center of everything we do. With 2023 net sales of approximately $27 billion, we are committed to growing our iconic and emerging food and beverage brands on a global scale. We leverage our scale and agility to unleash the full power of Kraft Heinz across a portfolio of six consumer-driven product platforms. As global citizens, we’re dedicated to making a sustainable, ethical impact while helping feed the world in healthy, responsible ways. Learn more about our journey by visiting www.kraftheinzcompany.com or following us on LinkedIn.

ABOUT FAST COMPANY

Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with our sister publication Inc., and can be found online at www.fastcompany.com.

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FAQ

What rank did Kraft Heinz (KHC) achieve on Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024?

Kraft Heinz (KHC) secured the #26 spot on Fast Company's list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2024.

What is the notable innovation by Kraft Heinz (KHC) mentioned in the press release?

HEINZ REMIX, a customizable and IoT-enabled digital sauce dispenser, is highlighted as a top innovation by Kraft Heinz (KHC).

Who is the CEO of Kraft Heinz (KHC) and what is their perspective on the company's innovation?

Carlos Abrams-Rivera is the CEO of Kraft Heinz (KHC) and he emphasizes the company's focus on driving innovation and unlocking its potential.

What are some recent innovations mentioned in the press release by Kraft Heinz (KHC)?

Kraft Heinz (KHC) introduced the 360CRISP platform for delivering crisp products from the microwave and an AI-enabled supply chain control tower to enhance product distribution speed.

How does Kraft Heinz (KHC) aim to revolutionize the meal table according to the press release?

Kraft Heinz (KHC) aims to revolutionize the meal table by sitting at the intersection of food and technology, creating meaningful food experiences for people worldwide.