Kraft Heinz Splitting Into Two Companies: Here's Why!

If you have ever bought Heinz ketchup, Kraft Mac & Cheese, or Oscar Mayer hot dogs, this news will shock you! The food giant Kraft Heinz has announced a historic split into two companies. This move could change how your favorite brands show up in stores and impact investors worldwide. Don’t miss the full details below!

Kraft Heinz Split: What Each New Company Will Handle

Kraft Heinz is breaking into two public companies:

• Global Taste Elevation Co. will handle global, shelf-stable meals and sauces. Brands like Heinz, Philadelphia cream cheese, and Kraft Mac & Cheese are included. In 2024, this part of the business generated about $15.4 billion in sales.

• North American Grocery Co. will manage everyday staples. That includes Oscar Mayer, Kraft Singles, and Lunchables. In 2024, its sales reached around $10.4 billion.

The split will complete by late 2026, with the goal of boosting growth, simplicity, and focus.

Why Is Kraft Heinz Splitting?

Kraft Heinz has been struggling with:

• Falling sales in grocery staples

• Higher costs due to inflation

• Complex structure slowing growth

By splitting into two focused companies, each side can invest smarter, innovate faster, and grow stronger.

💡 This is the biggest shake-up since the Heinz-Kraft merger in 2015!

What Each New Company Gets

💰 Impact on Investors

• 📈 Kraft Heinz shares rose ~1% pre-market after the news.

• 📉 Still, stock is down 21% in past year.

• ✅ Split will be tax-free for shareholders.

KHC Kraft Heinz supposed to be splitting up the company so you'd get stock in each division. Pays 5.72% divided. Boring but probably less risky. Weekly chart pic.twitter.com/SPxVZJOrvW

— old man (@2baloney5) September 2, 2025

Timeline & Financial Details

• The split will be a tax-free spin-off, making it smoother for shareholders.

• The process is expected to be complete in the second half of 2026.