In The Spotlight – Bill Johnson, Heinz
Rising costs and weak consumer spending is hitting much of the US food industry but one company weathering the storm…
Heinz bounces back
Rising costs and weak consumer spending is hitting much of the US food industry but one company weathering the storm is Heinz. Two years after a boardroom battle engulfed the ketchup maker, CEO Bill Johnson has steered the company into calmer waters and has targeted sustained growth in the years ahead. Dean Best reports on how Heinz rediscovered the ingredients for success.
AUS/NZ: Heinz eyes acquisitions
Heinz has confirmed that it is on the look-out for acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand.
US: Heinz unveils growth plan as profits rise
US food giant Heinz has raised its earnings forecast for the next two years after announcing a rise in full-year…
Showdown in battle for Heinz
The long-running battle at Heinz, which reached its climax at yesterday’s AGM, has been acrimonious and disruptive but, writes David…