Problem
The opening case explores the evolution of the Kraft Heinz Company. With more than 200 brands sold across 200 countries and territories, Kraft Heinz is one of the largest food and beverage companies in North America and the fifth-largest in the world. Kraft Heinz traces its roots to 1869 when Heinz was founded. Now, many mergers and acquisitions later, including a merger with Kraft in 2015, and a failed hostile takeover of Unilever in 2017, Kraft Heinz is a $26 billion conglomerate. Your Discussion can focus on any of the following questions:
Kraft Heinz's management team is dominated by people from 3G Capital rather than individuals from the food and beverage industry. Can they properly manage one of the biggest food and beverage companies in the world?