H. J. Heinz Company to Present at Annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) announces its presentation at the annual Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference in Boca Raton, Florida (listen only) to provide an update on the Company and its growth strategies on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. This presentation will be available via a live Webcast on Heinz's corporate Web site at www.heinz.com.

Presenting will be: William R. Johnson, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer and Art Winkleblack, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

ABOUT HEINZ: H. J. Heinz Company, offering “Good Food Every Day”™ is one of the world’s leading marketers and producers of healthy, convenient and affordable foods specializing in ketchup, sauces, meals, soups, snacks and infant nutrition. Heinz provides superior quality, taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether in the home, restaurants, the office or “on-the-go.” Heinz is a global family of leading branded products, including Heinz® Ketchup, sauces, soups, beans, pasta and infant foods (representing over one third of Heinz’s total sales), Ore-Ida® potato products, Weight Watchers® Smart Ones® entrees, Boston Market® meals, T.G.I. Friday’s® snacks, and Plasmon infant nutrition. Heinz is famous for its iconic brands on five continents, showcased by Heinz® Ketchup, The World’s Favorite Ketchup®. Information on Heinz is available at www.heinz.com.