Exhibit 12

H. J. HEINZ COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

	Six Months Ended
	October 26, 2011
	(Thousands of Dollars)
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense*	$	148,095
Capitalized interest	178
Interest component of rental expense	23,052
Total fixed charges	$	171,325
Earnings:
Income before income taxes	$	599,098
Add: Interest expense*	148,095
Add: Interest component of rental expense	23,052
Add: Amortization of capitalized interest	404
Earnings as adjusted	$	770,649
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges	4.50

* Interest expense includes amortization of debt expense and any discount or premium relating to indebtedness.