Exhibit 12

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

	Three Months
	Ended
	July 27, 2011
	(Thousands of Dollars)
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense*	$	71,958
Capitalized interest		87
Interest component of rental expense		11,091
Total fixed charges	$	83,136
Earnings:
Income before income taxes	$	306,105
Add: Interest expense*		71,958
Add: Interest component of rental expense		11,091
Add: Amortization of capitalized interest		186
Earnings as adjusted	$	389,340
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		4.68

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