Heinz Expands Its U.S. Foodservice Business with Strategic Acquisition of Appetizers And Inc.

The upscale hors d'oeuvres segment of the foodservice industry
is part of a $1. We are
extremely confident that the business will provide immediate and
long-term growth opportunities for us," Berger said. Heinz Foodservice is the sales and marketing
agent for Equal(R) Sweetener., the makers of Veggie
Wash(R) 100% Natural Fruit and Vegetable Wash , found almost 40 percent of
respondents take extra steps to ensure that their produce is clean and free of
residue.

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and Scottsdale, Ariz. The forward-looking statements are and will be based on
management's then current views and assumptions regarding future
events and speak only as of their dates.J.

Consumers May Be Taking Harmful Steps to Clean Produce

Those surveyed were asked
how they clean their fruits and vegetables.

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"Our growing Foodservice businesses provide premium condiments,
sauces, soups, appetizers and desserts to all areas of our customers'
menus . "Together, we
will expand the Heinz Foodservice frozen distribution network, as well
as continue our focus on customer service.

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But a recent survey by Beaumont Products, Inc.

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"Through AAI , we will add a premier line of hors d'oeuvres to our
already strong portfolio of brands and products ," said Jeffrey P. In addition
to America's Favorite Ketchup(TM), the Heinz Foodservice product line
includes a wide array of condiments, sauces, canned soups, tomato
products, frozen desserts and appetizers, vinegar and pickles. Other homemade, edible washes using ingredients like vinegar and
baking soda can leave a residual aftertaste., Beaumont Products, Inc.

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Its vision of quality foodservice
inspires us, and we believe our products and people will be in good
hands.
"Heinz Foodservice is proud to add AAI to our portfolio.,
and Dianne's Gourmet Desserts of Le Center, Minn.

ABOUT HEINZ: H. Heinz Company, offering "Good Food Every
Day,"(TM) is one of the world's leading marketers and producers of
branded foods in ketchup, condiments, sauces, meals, soups, seafood,
snacks, and infant foods. Fruit and vegetable
washes, especially those such as Veggie Wash(R) that are all natural , made of
citrus, corn, coconut, and other food-grade ingredients, are designed to
safely and effectively cut through wax to rid produce of most hidden
pesticides, chemicals, and soil.

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(AAI), a
manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, upscale frozen hors
d'oeuvres sold almost exclusively to the foodservice industry.
Berger, Heinz Foodservice President.
These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties , assumptions and
other important factors, many of which may be beyond Heinz's control
and could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.
Approximately 60 percent of respondents use running water only, while 22
percent use soap and water.

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The survey of more than 250 Americans was aimed at finding what motivates
consumers to buy produce cleaners like Veggie Wash.

About Beaumont Products
A corporation based in Kennesaw, Ga.
Veggie Wash can be found at retailers across the country including
Albertson 's, Safeway, Target Supercenters, Ralph's, King Sooper, Whole Foods,
or through the website, http: //www.

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Comprising the Heinz Foodservice frozen portfolio are Chef
Francisco, the leading brand of frozen soup in the foodservice
industry; Quality Chef, a fast-growing brand of
ready-to-heat -and-serve soups and entrees; Todds of Irvine, Calif.

SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Heinz satisfies hungry consumers in every
outlet, from supermarkets, to restaurants to convenience stores and
kiosks . Information on Heinz is available at www. A branded produce cleaner and vinegar was each
used by 6 percent of respondents, while bleach, other methods, or nothing at
all each accounted for 2 percent .

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5 billion category that is growing at above-average
rates, and we believe AAI offers the highest quality and greatest
number of options available for targeted customers." In addition, AAI has a
long-standing reputation for creating and manufacturing its hors
d'oeuvres with culinary expertise and flair. At the same time, we will
be able to leverage purchasing and logistics capabilities within our
frozen businesses., a producer
of Hispanic appetizers and side items; Domani brand pasta; and our
premium frozen dessert businesses Alden Merrell of Newburyport, Mass.
For the large portion of consumers who take additional steps when
preparing their fruits and vegetables, produce cleaners specially formulated
for this purpose are the best solution.

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"Appetizers And, Inc.
AAI was founded in Chicago in 1967 and has grown into a national
leader in its growing segment, serving as preferred or primary
provider of frozen hors d'oeuvres and frozen canapes to leading hotel
and foodservice customers.

However, many use non-food grade soaps and chemicals to accomplish
that.

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These forward-looking statements
reflect management's view of future events and financial performance. The Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise, except as required by the securities laws.
Among the firm's leading products are Veggie Wash 100% natural fruit and
vegetable wash; Citrus Magic(R) 100% natural air fresheners and cleaners; and
Natural Causes(R ) DEET-free natural insect repellent.

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Heinz's 50 companies have number-one or number- two brands
in 200 countries, showcased by Heinz(R) Ketchup, the world's favorite
ketchup(TM).

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Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ ) today announced that its Foodservice
Division has acquired Chicago-based Appetizers And, Inc. Johnson . AAI employs 550 full-time and 60 temporary
employees.heinz.

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Heinz's Foodservice Division, which represents approximately 42
percent of Heinz North America's overall sales, markets branded and
customized products to national commercial and non-commercial food
outlets and distributors. AAI brings to the Heinz Foodservice team an
experienced, direct sales force that has nurtured a strong customer
base and is committed to "solution selling.
According to The Partnership for Food Safety Education , a nonprofit
organization dedicated to educating the public about safe food handling and
preparation , detergents and bleach are not labeled safe for use on food. Even buying organic does not
necessarily guarantee the produce is free of residue.veggie-wash.

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AAI founders, Patricia Domanik and George King, commented, "We've
been cooking for America for 37 years, and when it came time to seek a
strategic partner, we chose Heinz. Lincoln Partners LLC, a Chicago-based investment bank with
expertise in food products and the foodservice industry, represented
AAI in the transaction. Heinz
Foodservice also is the manufacturer of Truesoups, Todds, Chef
Francisco Soups(R) and Quality Chef Soups and entrees, as well as
Domani Italian Foods(R). ATLANTA, How does America clean its fruits and
vegetables? Using water, as The Food and Drug Administration recommends,
would appear to be the most obvious answer.

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, which produces fresh-ingredient soups, sauces
and dressings; Seattle's Truesoups, acquired in 2003, which produces
premium frozen bagged soups; Delimex of San Diego, Calif.
Consumption of these products can lead to such illnesses as diarrhea and
nausea.

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complements our successful foodservice
acquisition and growth strategy, and we are pleased to welcome it to
Heinz," said Heinz Chairman , President and CEO William R. Soaps and other chemicals don't
necessarily cut through the wax on fruits and vegetables because they are not
designed for this purpose; instead, added residue may remain from the soap and
even be absorbed into the produce itself., has been
manufacturing and distributing all natural consumer products since 1991.

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Terms
of the acquisition were not released .
These consumer habits raise an important issue: while it is important to
make certain fruits and vegetables clean of potentially harmful residue,
cleaning produce with other substances not made for human consumption could
possibly cause more harm than good.

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Heinz is a global family of leading brands, including Heinz(R)
Ketchup, Sauces, Soups, Beans, Pasta and Infant Foods (representing
nearly one-third of total sales or close to $3 billion), Ore-Ida(R)
french fries, Boston Market(R) and SmartOnes (R) meals, and Plasmon(R)
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ABOUT HEINZ FOODSERVICE: Heinz Foodservice is the leading
manufacturer of condiments for the foodservice industry.

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Acquisition Complements Company's Frozen Brands
And Expands Premium Quality, Culinary-Focused Segment

H. "As has been the case with
previous Foodservice acquisitions, AAI's complementary product line
will provide yet another avenue for us to better serve customers
focused on serving patrons only the highest quality menu options.
Uncertainties contained in such statements include, but are not
limited to, sales, earnings, and volume growth, general economic ,
political, and industry conditions, competitive conditions, which
affect, among other things , customer preferences and the pricing of
products, production, energy and raw material costs, the need for
product recalls, the ability to maintain favorable supplier
relationships, achieving cost savings programs and gross margins,
currency valuations and interest rate fluctuations, success of
acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures, new product and
packaging innovations, product mix, the effectiveness of advertising,
marketing, and promotional programs, supply chain efficiency and cash
flow initiatives, the impact of e-commerce and e-procurement, risks
inherent in litigation (including the Remedia-related claims in Israel
and rights against third parties) and international operations,
particularly the performance of business in hyperinflationary
environments, changes in estimates in critical accounting judgments
and other laws and regulations, including tax laws , the success of
tax-planning strategies, the possibility of increased pension expense
and contributions and other people-related costs, the possibility of
an impairment in Heinz's investments, and other factors described in
"Cautionary Statement Relevant to Forward-Looking Information" in the
Company 's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 28, 2004, and the
Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Beaumont Products is
dedicated to producing environmentally friendly products and does no animal
testing.

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