US food giant H J Heinz has said Michael Bertasso, senior vice president and president of Heinz Asia Pacific, is to retire after 17 years with the company.

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The company said Bertasso, who also serves on Heinz’s management committee, is retiring to lead a church mission in Brazil.


Heinz, whose products include Heinz Ketchup, Ore-Ida French fries and Boston Market and Smart Ones meals, said a successor has not been named for Bertasso’s position.

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