Robert Moscow, an analyst with Credit Suisse, noted several positives about Heinz including "the bold decision to expand infant feeding in emerging markets like China, Russia, and India, the new wave of anytime snack selections for Smart Ones launching on (especially miniburgers) and the "It Has To Be Heinz" marketing campaign," which drove strong sales growth in the U.K. According to Northcoast Research analyst Charles Cerankosky, "The weak jobs market is going to mean that consumers enjoy more meals at home." 
Share:  <span class="sent">Robert Moscow, an analyst with Credit Suisse, noted several positives about </span><span class="company">Heinz</span> including "the bold decision to expand infant feeding in emerging markets like China, Russia, and India, the new wave of anytime snack selections for Smart Ones launching on (especially miniburgers) and the "It Has To Be <span class="company">Heinz</span>" marketing campaign," which drove strong sales growth in the U.K. According to Northcoast Research analyst <span class="analyst">Charles Cerankosky</span>, "The weak jobs market is going to mean that consumers enjoy more meals at home." Tweet this 

H.J. Heinz Company ( HNZ , Analyst Report ) reported strong results for the fiscal third quarter of 2010 with earnings of 83 cents per share. Earnings were well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 64 cents, and were up 9.2% year over year. Quarterly net sales increased 12.7% year over year to $2.68 billion, primarily attributable to a 6.9% favorable impact from foreign exchange translation and a 2.9% benefit from acquisitions. 
Share:  <span class="company">H.J. Heinz Company</span> ( HNZ , Analyst Report ) reported strong results for the fiscal third quarter of 2010 with earnings of 83 cents per share. Earnings were well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 64 cents, and were up 9.2% year over year. Quarterly net sales increased 12.7% year over year to $2.68 billion, primarily attributable to a 6.9% favorable impact from foreign exchange translation and a 2.9% benefit from acquisitions. Tweet this 

Campbell also led many analysts to believe it will turn to margin sapping discounts and price promotions to jump start volume in ready to eat soup Ketchup maker Heinz said late last year it had started targeted promotions to drive consumption in certain markets, and it saw volume increase four percent in its third quarter in the United States But it also said earnings for the third quarter ended January 27 should be about 82 cents per share from continuing operations Analysts, on average, have expected 71 cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S "We had initially feared that the (promotional) investment may buffet margins, but third quarter results now alleviate these fears," JP Morgan analyst Terry Bivens said in a research note 
Share:  Campbell also led many analysts to believe it will turn to margin sapping discounts and price promotions to jump start volume in ready to eat soup Ketchup maker <span class="company">Heinz</span> said late last year it had started targeted promotions to drive consumption in certain markets, and it saw volume increase four percent in its third quarter in the United States But it also said earnings for the third quarter ended January 27 should be about 82 cents per share from continuing operations Analysts, on average, have expected 71 cents per share, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S<span class="sent"> "We had initially feared that the (promotional) investment may buffet margins, but third quarter results now alleviate these fears," JP Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> said in a research note</span>...<span class="sent">"We had initially feared that the (promotional) investment may buffet margins, but third quarter results now alleviate these fears," JP Morgan analyst <span class="analyst">Terry Bivens</span> said in a research note</span> Volume, a measure of food shipped to retailers, also rose 9 percent in the United Kingdom, <span class="company">Heinz</span> said Many packaged foods companies have benefited as consumers try to save money by eating at home more often But shoppers are more selective about what they spend money on and ready to eat soup has not been enough of an attraction Tweet this 

H ere's a look at TheStreetcom's top six consumer stock picks for the next quarter: Impressed with Heinz's HNZ N international exposure and ability to grow volumes without resorting to price discounting, Erin Ashley Smith of Argus Research Company considers Heinz a company with investment potential Ms Smith, for her part, says she is currently looking favorably at companies that have avoided heavily discounting their products and still managed to grow volumes in the weaker economic environment "If you discount too much, it will be difficult to raise prices when the economy recovers," Ms Smith explains She also prizes companies that have been able to control costs; management teams that have been able to do so have managed to grow margins despite the recent downturn 
Share:  <span class="sent">H ere's a look at TheStreetcom's top six consumer stock picks for the next quarter: Impressed with <span class="company">Heinz</span>'s HNZ N international exposure and ability to grow volumes without resorting to price discounting, Erin Ashley Smith of Argus Research Company considers <span class="company">Heinz</span> a company with investment potential</span> Ms Smith, for her part, says she is currently looking favorably at companies that have avoided heavily discounting their products and still managed to grow volumes in the weaker economic environment "If you discount too much, it will be difficult to raise prices when the economy recovers," Ms Smith explains She also prizes companies that have been able to control costs; management teams that have been able to do so have managed to grow margins despite the recent downturn Tweet this 

Impressed with Heinz's international exposure and ability to grow volumes without resorting to price discounting, Erin Ashley Smith of Argus Research Company considers Heinz a company with investment potential. Smith, for her part, says she is currently looking favorably at companies that have avoided heavily discounting their products and still managed to grow volumes in the weaker economic environment "When the economy does return to growth, if you discount too much, it will be difficult to raise prices when the economy recovers," Smith explains She also prizes companies that have been able to control costs; management teams that have been able to do so have managed to grow margins despite the recent downturn 
Share:  <span class="sent">Impressed with <span class="company">Heinz</span>'s international exposure and ability to grow volumes without resorting to price discounting, Erin Ashley Smith of Argus Research Company considers <span class="company">Heinz</span> a company with investment potential. </span> Smith, for her part, says she is currently looking favorably at companies that have avoided heavily discounting their products and still managed to grow volumes in the weaker economic environment "When the economy does return to growth, if you discount too much, it will be difficult to raise prices when the economy recovers," Smith explains She also prizes companies that have been able to control costs; management teams that have been able to do so have managed to grow margins despite the recent downturn Tweet this 

Impressed with Heinz's (NYSE: HNZ) international exposure and ability to grow volumes without resorting to price discounting, Erin Ashley Smith of Argus Research Company considers Heinz a company with investment potential. Smith, for her part, says she is currently looking favorably at companies that have avoided heavily discounting their products and still managed to grow volumes in the weaker economic environment "When the economy does return to growth, if you discount too much, it will be difficult to raise prices when the economy recovers," Smith explains She also prizes companies that have been able to control costs; management teams that have been able to do so have managed to grow margins despite the recent downturn 
Share:  <span class="sent">Impressed with Heinz's (NYSE: HNZ) international exposure and ability to grow volumes without resorting to price discounting, Erin Ashley Smith of Argus Research Company considers Heinz a company with investment potential. </span> Smith, for her part, says she is currently looking favorably at companies that have avoided heavily discounting their products and still managed to grow volumes in the weaker economic environment "When the economy does return to growth, if you discount too much, it will be difficult to raise prices when the economy recovers," Smith explains She also prizes companies that have been able to control costs; management teams that have been able to do so have managed to grow margins despite the recent downturn Tweet this 

In case you've been under a rock, the big news on the street is the incredible new Heinz Ketchup Packet which will apparently revolutionize french fry enjoyment for the 21st century. The packet contains a larger amount of ketchup than the traditional sachet and opens in two ways – the traditional "squeeze" and the newfangled "dip" Blogs and other media are aflutter with excitement, and Heinz's corporate communications department is no doubt popping the champagne at a veritable coup d'etat of publicity 
Share:  <span class="sent">In case you've been under a rock, the big news on the street is the incredible new <span class="company">Heinz</span> Ketchup Packet which will apparently revolutionize french fry enjoyment for the 21st century. </span> The packet contains a larger amount of ketchup than the traditional sachet and opens in two ways – the traditional "squeeze" and the newfangled "dip" Blogs and other media are aflutter with excitement, and <span class="company">Heinz</span>'s corporate communications department is no doubt popping the champagne at a veritable coup d'etat of publicity Tweet this