Ashar Jawad
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The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) has been looking for potential strategic transactions over the last several months, the company has announced.
CEO Carlos Abrams-Rivera was quoted as follows in a press release shared on Tuesday:
“At Kraft Heinz, our goal has always been to make high-quality, great-tasting food for all and to keep consumers at the forefront of all we do, enabling us to drive profitable long-term growth and value creation. Consistent with this goal, over the past several months, we have been evaluating potential strategic transactions to unlock shareholder value. As we look to the future, we will continue to inspire and delight consumers with our iconic brands, fulfilling our mission.”
The recent development comes amid weakening demand for The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC)’s snacks and ready-to-eat meals due to higher prices and an uncertain economic environment, which is forcing consumers to seek affordable options. There has also been a noticeable shift toward healthier foods and weight-loss drugs, resulting in waning demand for packaged meals.
A closeup of an assembly line worker inspecting a newly produced jar of condiments and sauces.
According to a report in October last year, several buyers, including Mexico’s Sigma Alimentos and Brazilian meatpacker JBS, were eyeing The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC)’s hot dogs and cold cuts business, Oscar Mayer. Sources told Reuters that the deal could fetch an estimated $3 billion if it goes through.
On April 29, The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ:KHC) slashed its full-year organic sales and profit guidance, citing a ‘volatile’ operating environment. However, analysts believe the cuts were not surprising given the economic and political uncertainty.
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