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Why Kraft Heinz Is Warren Buffett's Worst Bet

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Nine years after its megamerger, food behemoth Kraft Heinz is facing challenging times amid slumping sales, high inflation, a shift away from processed foods and stiff competition. Despite $27 billion in annual sales, the company must keep innovating if it wants to compete with private-label brands such as Costco's Kirkland or Wegmans' various brands which are quickly stealing market share as recent generations value lower prices over loyalty. With a new CEO, a renewed focus on core brands, and Brazilian private equity company 3G out of the picture, majority stakeholder Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is betting it can make a comeback. But experts say it could be difficult.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:01 Chapter 1. A bad deal
7:40 Chapter 2. Turn around?
11:37 Chapter 3. Industry Risks

Produced and shot by: Natalie Rice
Edited by: Evan Lee Miller
Animation by: Christina Locopo, Jason Reginato
Senior Managing Producer: Tala Hadavi
Additional Sources: FactSet, Reuters
Additional Footage: Getty, AP Photos, The Kraft Heinz Company

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Why Kraft Heinz Is Warren Buffett's Worst Bet
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