H.J. Heinz Company to Participate in the 2009 Citi’s Food Fest - 1st Annual Food Manufacturing Conference

H.J. Heinz Company (NYSE:HNZ) announces its participation in the 2009 Citi's Food Fest - 1st Annual Food Manufacturing Conference on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at 8:55 a.m. Eastern time to present an overview of the Company and its Emerging Markets businesses, including its growth strategy.

Representing Heinz will be:

• Chris Warmoth, Executive Vice President, Heinz Asia Pacific
• Margaret Nollen, Vice President, Investor Relations

This presentation will be available via a live Webcast on www.heinz.com.

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, T.G.I. Friday’s® snacks, and Plasmon infant nutrition. Heinz is famous for its iconic brands on six continents, showcased by Heinz® Ketchup, The World’s Favorite Ketchup®.