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Kraft Heinz Launches $3 Billion U.S. Factory Modernization Plan

The investment, its largest in a decade, aims to enhance efficiency, accelerate product development, and counter tariff-driven cost pressures.

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Overview

  • Kraft Heinz is investing $3 billion to upgrade 30 U.S. factories, marking its largest domestic investment in ten years.
  • The modernization effort is designed to improve efficiency, lower production costs, and speed up the launch of new products.
  • The decision to invest was influenced by the recent 10% U.S. import tariffs, which have increased production costs for the company.
  • The upgrades are expected to generate approximately 3,500 construction jobs across local communities.
  • Kraft Heinz has committed to providing suppliers with a 60-day notice before implementing any price increases.