They began receiving containers
in March and have already had a tremendous response to the product
line.

Yogonez

-- A yogurt-based mayonnaise that is creamy and heart-healthy,
made with all natural ingredients and no eggs.

The company is currently working with the factory and the FDA to
begin importing the red onion cream produced by Univer.

NOTE TO THE EDITORS: If you would like additional information on
Univer products please visit our website at www.

Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) today announced that its Foodservice
Division has acquired Chicago-based Appetizers And, Inc.

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"Appetizers And , Inc. "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. These forward-looking statements
reflect management's view of future events and financial performance. 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)
baby food. 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.

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Gourmet Cookery Market will begin ramping up to distribute
Univer products across North America.com.J.

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Lincoln Partners LLC, a Chicago-based investment bank with
expertise in food products and the foodservice industry, represented
AAI in the transaction.

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The Gourmet Cookery Marketplace Brings the Delicious Continental Flavors of Univer Foods to North America

The products in the Univer collection can all be used for
marinating, cooking, as a finishing flavor on cooked food, spreads on
sandwiches, salad dressings, stews, casseroles or just for dipping. If
you prefer to receive information by email, please contact John
Czingula at nancy@univerfoodsusa. The upscale hors d'oeuvres segment of the foodservice industry
is part of a $1. At the same time, we will
be able to leverage purchasing and logistics capabilities within our
frozen businesses., 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.

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Information on Heinz is available at www .

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Business Editors

PITTSBURGH----

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

H. "Together , we
will expand the Heinz Foodservice frozen distribution network, as well
as continue our focus on customer service. 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.com/news

ABOUT HEINZ FOODSERVICE: Heinz Foodservice is the leading
manufacturer of condiments for the foodservice industry.

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Univer
produces specially packaged fresh seasonings and condiments that are
unique to the United States, but have been enjoyed in Europe for over
55 years.

Heinz Expands Its U.S. Foodservice Business with Strategic Acquisition of Appetizers And 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.
Berger , Heinz Foodservice President.

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Red Gold Mild and Hot

-- Red Gold is creamed red bell peppers and paprika and is
available in spicy or sweet styles. This product
will truly be a novelty and is expected to turn a lot of head in the
food industry. Johnson.
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.

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"Our growing Foodservice businesses provide premium condiments ,
sauces, soups, appetizers and desserts to all areas of our customers'
menus.

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Heinz satisfies hungry consumers in every
outlet, from supermarkets, to restaurants to convenience stores and
kiosks .

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We are
extremely confident that the business will provide immediate and
long-term growth opportunities for us," Berger said.

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DENVER----Denver-based Gourmet
Cookery Marketplace has acquired the distribution rights and FDA
approval to import and distribute the Univer food line.
There is currently nothing on the shelves that compare to these all
natural flavoring products., a producer
of Hispanic appetizers and side items; Domani brand pasta; and our
premium frozen dessert businesses Alden Merrell of Newburyport, Mass. AAI employs 550 full-time and 60 temporary
employees.

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Horseradish Mayonnaise + Horseradish with Vinegar

-- Having horseradish ready to use makes it so easy to spice up
your every-day meals and add real zest to you sandwiches .,
and Dianne's Gourmet Desserts of Le Center, Minn.

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com,
or call at 303-534-0334. 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."
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.

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This heavenly
blend has won first place for Univer at the International Food
Exhibits in Paris and Budapest.

Goulash Cream Mix Hot + Mild

-- A mild cream that blends just the right amount of red peppers,
chili peppers, tomatoes, oil, onion and herbs.univerfoodsusa. (AAI), a
manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, upscale frozen hors
d'oeuvres sold almost exclusively to the foodservice industry. 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." In addition, AAI has a
long-standing reputation for creating and manufacturing its hors
d'oeuvres with culinary expertise and flair.
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.

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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. 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).

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Its vision of quality foodservice
inspires us, and we believe our products and people will be in good
hands.

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The Univer cooking creams are new to the continent in commercial
distribution, and will find popularity in their convenience, quality
and taste.
"Heinz Foodservice is proud to add AAI to our portfolio.

Online food shopping web sites that sell more soups, stews, chilis, gumbos, etc.

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Golden Mustard and Gourmet Univer's golden mustard and gourmet mayonnaise are made with
all-natural ingredient and eggs from free-range chickens
giving them a superior taste. 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.

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Sweet Ann + Strong Steven

-- Sweet and hot, raw, chunky and creamy paprika peppers that are
terrific for flavoring your favorite dishes.

than any other type of product.

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Gourmet Garlic Cream

-- A rich concentrated garlic cream that is more strongly
flavored than chopped garlic.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.

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. 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).heinz. Heinz Foodservice is the sales and marketing
agent for Equal(R) Sweetener.

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Terms
of the acquisition were not released."
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.

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J.,
and Scottsdale, Ariz .

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.
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.