Kraft Heinz's Big Breakup
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Wed Sep 03 2025
Show Notes
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Kraft Heinz, the huge company behind Oscar Mayer Hot Dogs, Heinz Ketchup and Kraft Mac and Cheese, is splitting in two. Behind this split is a private equity company, the MAHA movement, and the "historically bad deal” that merged Kraft and Heinz in the first place. WSJ's Jesse Newman tells Jessica Mendoza about what’s changing in America’s pantry.
Further Listening:
Breakfast Battle: The Cereal Industry vs MAHA
The Fight to Kick Soda Out of Food Stamps
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