H.J. Heinz Company (HNZ) and its subsidiaries manufactured and marketed an extensive line of processed and minimally processed food and related products throughout the world. The company’s products were organized into two core businesses: meal enhancers and meals and snacks. Heinz distributed its products via its own sales force, independent brokers, agents, and distributors to chain, wholesale, cooperative, and independent grocery accounts; mass merchants and superstores; pharmacies; club stores; food service distributors; and institutions, including schools and government agencies.