Exhibit 12

H. J. HEINZ COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

			Three Months
			Ended
			July 27,
			2005
			(Thousands of
			Dollars)
Fixed Charges:
	Interest expense*		$	67,909
	Capitalized interest			—
	Interest component of rental expense			7,597
		Total fixed charges	$	75,506
Earnings:
	Income before income taxes		$	218,379
	Add: Interest expense*			67,909
	Add: Interest component of rental expense			7,597
	Add: Amortization of capitalized interest			458
		Earnings as adjusted	$	294,343
	Ratio of earnings to fixed charges			3.90

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