Food company HJ Heinz will now be owned by a consortium of 3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway. The deal has already taken place, its amount was $ 28 billion - a record in the food industry.
Today the most famous product HJ Heinz is Heinz ketchup - the most popular in the US (over 50% market) and one of the most famous in the world. It is one of the most consistently growing food companies in America. Today HJ Heinz has great views on the markets of developing countries and is actively working in this direction.
Immediately after the official announcement of the deal, HJ Heinz's stock jumped almost 20% to $72.50. As a result, their current value is an absolute record in the history of the company.