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Wattie’s

HJ Heinz NZ stems losses as revenue slides 5th June 2026 /

HJ Heinz NZ stems losses as revenue slides

Wattie’s owner recovers from multi-year losses making it back into the black, while leadership maps the financial fallout of a sweeping restructuring plan.


‘Decline in demand’ behind peaches decision – Wattie’s 17th September 2025

‘Decline in demand’ behind peaches decision – Wattie’s

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Impairments puts squeeze on HJ Heinz NZ 29th May 2025 /

Impairments puts squeeze on HJ Heinz NZ

The Wattie’s owner is even deeper into the red after taking a $210m write-down triggered by shifting consumer behaviour and declining margins.


Kraft Heinz’ Wattie’s turns 90 24th September 2024

Kraft Heinz’ Wattie’s turns 90

Kraft Heinz-owned brand, Wattie’s, turns 90n this year, with the company holding an event in the Hawke’s Bay to mark the occasion.


HJ Heinz in the red for second year running 1st July 2024 /

HJ Heinz in the red for second year running

The food processing giant behind the Wattie’s brand racks up its second year running of losses but unlike the prior year, there was no impairment to push it into the red.


Wattie’s in ‘connection table’ artist installations 18th September 2023

Wattie’s in ‘connection table’ artist installations

Wattie’s is partnering with three artists to create what are described as ‘connection tables’, as part of a series of picnic table installations.


Wattie’s goes ga ga in e-commerce expansion 15th August 2022 /

Wattie’s goes ga ga in e-commerce expansion

Kraft Heinz’s iconic New Zealand brand, Wattie’s, has added baby food to its e-commerce platform as the trend for online shopping continues to grow.