Berkshire CEO Abel praises Kraft Heinz for turnaround on planned split
Core Insights - Berkshire Hathaway's new CEO supports Kraft Heinz's decision to pause the planned separation of Kraft from Heinz, which was initially announced in September 2022 [2][3] Group 1: Company Developments - Kraft Heinz's new CEO, Steve Cahillane, has identified that the company's opportunities are larger than expected and many challenges are manageable [2] - The decision to pause the separation aims to strengthen Kraft Heinz's competitive position and enhance customer service [3] Group 2: Shareholder Impact - Berkshire Hathaway holds a 27.5% stake in Kraft Heinz, valued at approximately $8.1 billion, making it the largest shareholder [3]