Exhibit 12

H. J. HEINZ COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

	Nine Months Ended
	January 25, 2012
	(Thousands of Dollars)
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense*	$	221,673
Capitalized interest	291
Interest component of rental expense	34,167
Total fixed charges	$	256,131
Earnings:
Income before income taxes	$	952,839
Add: Interest expense*	221,673
Add: Interest component of rental expense	34,167
Add: Amortization of capitalized interest	593
Earnings as adjusted	$	1,209,272
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges	4.72

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