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The Kraft Heinz Company Appoints Nicolas Amaya as President, North America
The Kraft Heinz Company today announced the appointment of Nicolas Amaya (“Nico”) as President, North America, effective February 23, 2026. In this role, Amaya will lead the Company’s North America business, overseeing strategy, operations, and performance across Kraft Heinz’s largest market. Pedro Navio, current President, North America, will step down on February 22 to pursue other opportunities. Over his eight years with the Company, Pedro played a meaningful role in leading multiple businesses and helping position the Company for the future. The Company thanks...
Kraft Heinz to Sell Italian Infant and Specialty Food Brands to NewPrinces
Kraft Heinz has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its infant and specialty food business in Italy to NewPrinces S.p.A., one of the country's leading food and beverage companies. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory review and approval, is expected to close by the end of 2025.
Under the terms of the agreement, NewPrinces will acquire several of Kraft Heinz’s legacy Italian brands, including infant food labels Plasmon, Nipiol, and Dieterba, as well as specialty food brands Aproten and Biaglut.
367,812 Pounds of Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Recalled Nationwide Over Listeria Concerns
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the Kraft Heinz Food Company is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, identified through laboratory testing.
The affected products were produced between April 24, 2025, and June 11, 2025. They were distributed to retail locations nationwide and exported to the British Virgin Islands and Hong Kong.
The recalled products include:
12-oz. vacuum-packed packages of Oscar Mayer Turkey...
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