Fans of Heinz’s tomato-based goods may now breathe easier after an agreement was eventually reached in their conflict with supermarket chain Tesco.
After a trade dispute over price increases, the renowned food manufacturer’s tins were removed from shelves at the end of June.
Tesco claimed it would not “pass on unreasonable price rises” to its customers, which triggered the odd standoff.
However, the two said that fleets of lorries packed with cans of soup and baked beans will be making their way to supermarkets this afternoon.
The convoy of vans was prepared to speed down the motorways and roads of Britain in order to replenish the supply of the most popular items.
‘Tesco and Heinz are thrilled to have achieved an agreement that will see the full range of Heinz products return to Tesco shelves and online, continuing to give our customers excellent value on the nation’s favorite Heinz variations,’ read a joint statement from the two companies.
‘Lorries packed with Heinz goods, such as Heinz Tomato Ketchup and Heinz Beanz, will soon be on the road, and Tesco employees will work hard to ensure stores are restocked over the next few days.
With the arrival of British summertime, Tesco customers will be able to purchase all the ingredients they require for the ideal summer salad or barbeque, including the well-known Heinz brands. It’s wonderful to be reunited.
Many cherished Heinz products are currently unavailable since it is thought that Kraft Heinz, the company that produces Heinz products, has suspended supplies to the retailer.
Family favorites including Beanz 4x415g, Sticky Barbecue Sauce 500g, Salad Cream 605g, Baked Beans & Pork Sausages 200g, Beanz No Added Sugar 4x415g, Snap Pots 4x200g, Beanz No Added Sugar 200g, and Chicken Noodle Soup 400g were reportedly unavailable on the retailer’s website.
At the time, a Tesco representative told The Grocer that the company was “laser-focused” on containing the cost of the weekly shop, providing customers with excellent value through our mix of Aldi Price Match, Low Everyday Prices, and Clubcard Prices.
A spokeswoman for Kraft Heinz added that the problem had allegedly been centred around price.
He claimed that many consumers are living on tight budgets due to the “difficult economic environment” and rising commodity and production expenses.
We constantly consider how we can offer value through price, size, and packing so that customers can enjoy the items they know and trust at a price point that works within their budgets without sacrificing quality, he continued.
According to Kraft Heinz, it was “confident in a positive settlement” and “working closely with Tesco to resolve the matter as swiftly as possible.”