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Heinz H. J. Heinz Company World Headquarters ------------------ Hayes Park, London o June 16, 2006 1

Heinz Safe Harbor Statement ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS FOR FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words "will," "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates" or similar expressions and include our expectations as to future revenue growth, earnings, capital expenditures and other spending, as well as anticipated reductions in spending. These forward-looking statements reflect management's view of future events and financial performance. These statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which may be beyond Heinz's control, and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from such statements include, but are not limited to: sales, earnings, and volume growth, general economic, political, and industry conditions, competitive conditions, which affect, among other things, customer preferences and the pricing of products, production, energy and raw material costs, the ability to identify and anticipate and respond through innovation to consumer trends, the need for product recalls, the ability to maintain favorable supplier relationships, currency valuations and interest rate fluctuations, change in credit ratings, the ability to identify and complete and the timing, pricing and success of acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures and other strategic initiatives, approval of acquisitions and divestitures by competition authorities, and satisfaction of other legal requirements, the ability to successfully complete cost reduction programs,the results of shareholder proposals, the ability to limit disruptions to the business resulting from the emphasis on three core categories and potential divestitures, the ability to effectively integrate acquired businesses, new product and packaging innovations, product mix, the effectiveness of advertising, marketing, and promotional programs, the ability to maintain sales growth while reducing spending on advertising, marketing and promotional programs,supply chain efficiency, cash flow initiatives, risks inherent in litigation, including tax litigation, and international operations, particularly the performance of business in hyperinflationary environments, changes in estimates in critical accounting judgments and other laws and regulations, including tax laws, the success of tax planning strategies, the possibility of increased pension expense and contributions and other people-related costs, the possibility of an impairment in Heinz's investments, and other factors described in "Cautionary Statement Relevant to Forward-Looking Information" in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2005. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by the securities laws. Heinz will file a proxy statement in connection with its 2006 annual meeting of stockholders. Heinz stockholders are strongly advised to read the proxy statement and the accompanying WHITE proxy card when they become available, as they will contain important information. Stockholders will be able to obtain this proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement and other documents filed by Heinz with the Securities and Exchange Commission for free at the Internet website maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Copies of the proxy statement and any amendments and supplements to the proxy statement will also be available for free at Heinz's Internet website at www.heinz.com or by writing to H. J. Heinz Company, World Headquarters, 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219. In addition, copies of the proxy materials may be requested by contacting our proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners, Inc. at (800) 322-2885 toll-free or by email at proxy@mackenziepartners.com. Detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of individuals who are participants in the solicitation of proxies of Heinz's shareholders is available on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 9, 2006. 2

Heinz Ted Smyth ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chief Administrative Officer H. J. Heinz Company 3

Heinz William R. Johnson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chairman, President and CEO H. J. Heinz Company 4

Heinz ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- European Leadership Team 5

Heinz ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Superior Value and Growth in FY07 and FY08 6

Heinz Superior Value and Growth Plan FY07-FY08 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The plan has three parts: - Reduce costs to improve margins - Grow the core portfolio - Generate cash to deliver superior value 7

Heinz Superior Value and Growth Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Operational Initiatives --------------------------- Reduce Costs to - Reduce SG&A costs Improve Margins - Optimize trade spend - Integrate the global supply chain - Increase innovation Grow the Core - Reinvest in our business Portfolio - Accelerate growth in foodservice - Grow in emerging markets: RICIP Generate Cash - Improve working capital to Deliver - Prioritize capital spending Superior Value - Optimize capital structure and payout policy 8

Heinz We Are Targeting $60MM of SG&A Productivity in FY07 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost Savings ------------ $MM --- Payroll Reductions 30 Indirect Procurement 20 Distribution Network Optimization 10 ------------ -- Total 60 Investments/Cost Headwinds -------------------------- $MM --- Increased R&D Double-Digit Marketing 50 Wage Inflation 10 New LTIP 10 Increased Fuel Costs $65/bbl 9

Heinz Continue to Optimize Deals and Allowances ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Heinz Trade Spend as a Percentage of Gross Sales, FY03 vs. FY06 FY03 FY06 East 19.80% 18.10% 10

Heinz Global Trade Spend Summit 11

Heinz Supply Chain Composition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ Billions ---------- COGS 5.4 Distribution 0.6 --- Total Costs 6.0 ------------------------------ Total Plants 91 12

Heinz Global Supply Chain Initiatives ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Initiatives Savings ($MM) ----------- ------------- - Leverage direct and indirect procurement 120 13

Heinz FY07 Operational Targets ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reduce D&A $95MM Exit Additional Plants 15 Reduce Headcount 2,700 R&D Increase Double digit Increase Marketing $50MM 14

Heinz Global Supply Chain Initiatives ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Initiatives Savings ($MM) ----------- ------------- - Leverage direct and indirect procurement 120 - Expand Six Sigma 30 - Exit 15 factories 15 - ----------------- ---- Total COGS Savings 165 15

Heinz We Expect to Improve Gross Margin by More Than 100bps in FY07 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Price Inflation Productivity Mix (1) Continuing Ops. Ex. Special Items. 16

Heinz Superior Value and Growth Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Operational Initiatives --------------------------- Reduce Costs to - Reduce SG&A costs Improve Margins - Optimize trade spend - Integrate the global supply chain Grow the Core - Increase innovation Portfolio - Reinvest in our business - Accelerate growth in foodservice - Grow in emerging markets: RICIP Generate Cash - Improve working capital to Deliver - Prioritize capital spending Superior Value - Optimize capital structure and payout policy 17

Heinz New Product Pipeline 18

Heinz New Product Pipeline 19

Heinz New Product Pipeline 20

Heinz New Product Pipeline 21

Heinz New Product Pipeline 22

Heinz New Line of Health and Wellness Related Infant Foods ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Healthy Tummy Sleep Hypoallergenic Underweight Gastro-intestinal problems Sleeping Intolerances Convalescent Diarrhoea - Constipation problems Allergies Pre-term Reflux 23

Heinz Continued Commitment to Innovation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- R&D Spend Increases 12% 12% Double-Digit Double-Digit FY05 FY06 FY07E FY08E 24

Heinz Plan to Increase and Prioritize Marketing Investment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Increasing Marketing Spend FY06PF FY07P East $267 $317 25

Heinz Plan to Increase and Prioritize Marketing Investment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Focus 75% of Marketing Spend on Top 10 Brands 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr East 60 75 West 40 25 Percentage of Sales Marketing Spending 26

Heinz Grow Emerging Markets at Double-Digit Rates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Heinz Core: RICIP - 40% of world's population - ~7.5% of company sales - Expected sales growth of more than 10% - 1/4 of our total sales growth in FY07 27

Heinz Superior Value and Growth Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Operational Initiatives --------------------------- Reduce Costs to - Reduce SG&A costs Improve Margins - Optimize trade spend - Integrate the global supply chain Grow the Core - Increase innovation Portfolio - Reinvest in our business - Accelerate growth in foodservice - Grow in emerging markets: RICIP Generate Cash - Improve working capital to Deliver - Prioritize capital spending Superior Value - Optimize capital structure and payout policy 28

Heinz FY07 Dividend Increase ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FY06 FY07 East 1.20 1.40 - Dividend payout ratio of approximately 60% 29

Heinz Generate Cash to Deliver Superior Shareholder Value ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Nearly $2 billion returned to shareholders in FY05 and FY06 in dividends and share repurchases - Nearly $2 billion to be returned in FY07-FY08 30

Heinz Generate Cash to Deliver Superior Value ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Dramatically improved working capital - CCC reduced from 92 days in FY02 to 56 in FY06 - CCC target reduction of 2-3 days per year in FY07 and FY08 31

Heinz Generate Cash to Deliver Superior Value ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Prioritize capital spending Capex as Percent of Sales - Target only highly strategic acquisitions Top 10 brands FY03-FY06 Average 0.027 FY07E-FY08E 0.025 32

Heinz FY07 Financial Targets(1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Sales Growth 3-4% Operating Income Growth 8% + EPS Growth 10% Operating Free Cash Flow $800MM (1) Projected growth off Pro forma base 33

Heinz Thank You 34

Special Interest Shareholder Group 35

Heinz William R. Johnson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chairman, President and CEO H. J. Heinz Company 36

Heinz H. J. Heinz Company World Headquarters Hayes Park, London o June 16, 2006 37
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     On June 15, 2006, Heinz filed a preliminary proxy statement in connection with its 2006 annual meeting of shareholders. Prior to the annual meeting, Heinz will furnish a definitive proxy statement to its shareholders, together with a WHITE proxy card. Heinz shareholders are strongly advised to read Heinz’s proxy statement as it contains important information. Shareholders may obtain Heinz’s preliminary proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement and other documents filed by Heinz with the Securities and Exchange Commission for free at the Internet website maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Copies of the definitive proxy statement and any amendments and supplements to the definitive proxy statement will also be available for free at Heinz’s Internet website at www.heinz.com or by writing to H. J. Heinz Company, World Headquarters, 600 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219. In addition, copies of Heinz’s proxy materials may be requested by contacting our proxy solicitor, MacKenzie Partners, Inc. at (800) 322-2885 toll-free or by email at proxy@mackenziepartners.com. Detailed information regarding the names, affiliations and interests of individuals who are participants in the solicitation of proxies of Heinz’s shareholders is available in Heinz’s preliminary proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2006.