Kraft Heinz Splits After Cost-Cutting Failures Expose Deeper Strategic Flaws

In a move that underscores the pitfalls of unchecked corporate consolidation under the guise of efficiency, Kraft Heinz announced it will divide into two separate companies by 2026. This breakup comes a decade after the high-profile merger that created one of the world's largest food conglomerates but ultimately failed to deliver on promises of growth. The division will separate iconic brands like Heinz ketchup and Philadelphia cream cheese from others such as Oscar Mayer and Lunchables, signaling an attempt to simplify a sprawling, complex organization that has struggled to keep pace with evolving consumer demands. Why Did One of America’s...