Exhibit 12

H. J. HEINZ COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

	Three Months
	Ended
	July 28, 2010
	(Thousands of Dollars)
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense*	$	67,736
Capitalized interest		1,045
Interest component of rental expense		7,527
Total fixed charges	$	76,308
Earnings:
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	332,791
Add: Interest expense*		67,736
Add: Interest component of rental expense		7,527
Add: Amortization of capitalized interest		84
Earnings as adjusted	$	408,138
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		5.35

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