Kraft Heinz Secures #26 Spot on Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies List
Kraft Heinz, listed under NASDAQ as KHC, has earned the distinguished #26 ranking on Fast Company’s revered World’s Most Innovative Companies (MIC) list. The company’s innovative approach to product development and its adept utilization of breakthrough technologies have garnered recognition for providing value to customers and consumers, not just for their present needs but also for future expectations. Fast Company spotlighted HEINZ REMIX, the pioneering customizable and IoT-enabled digital sauce dispenser, as a standout innovation among this year’s honorees.
Carlos Abrams-Rivera, CEO of Kraft Heinz, remarked, “We’ve strategically reshaped our company for tomorrow’s demands. Our commitment to innovation is unwavering, and this acknowledgment underscores our accelerated momentum. While proud of our achievements, we remain committed to pushing boundaries further. Kraft Heinz is poised to lead the future of food, and this is just the beginning.”
Kraft Heinz has prioritized disruptive innovation across its operations, fostering collaboration by dismantling silos, reimagining product development, and employing digital and agile capabilities to expedite innovation. Notable recent innovations include the introduction of the 360CRISP™ platform, which revolutionizes the frozen aisle by delivering stove-quality crispness from the microwave. Additionally, the company unveiled an industry-leading AI-enabled supply chain “control tower” to enhance product delivery efficiency.
Diana Frost, Global Chief Growth Officer at Kraft Heinz, commented, “Our innovation strategy spans the company, utilizing digital-first solutions to bring futuristic experiences to consumers. HEINZ REMIX epitomizes this ethos, blending food and technology to redefine mealtime globally.”
Fast Company’s rigorous evaluation process, which encompassed thousands of submissions across diverse industries, culminated in a comprehensive guide to contemporary innovation. The Most Innovative Companies package, available online and on newsstands from March 26, showcases organizations driving progress on a global scale, from fledgling startups to industry giants.
Fast Company’s editor-in-chief, Brendan Vaughan, remarked, “Our Most Innovative Companies list provides insights into the innovation landscape and business trends that shaped the year. Despite significant challenges, the solutions celebrated in MIC offer optimism for the future, reflecting remarkable progress in AI, live events, and climate tech.”
The Most Innovative Companies Summit and Gala, slated for May 16, will celebrate honorees while offering a deeper exploration of cutting-edge business trends and the essence of innovation in 2024.
