A number of Heinz products are currently off the shelves at Tesco due to a disagreement over pricing.
Heinz supplies some of our favourite condiments and canned goods, such as Heinz Baked Beanz and Heinz Tomato Ketchup, but the much-loved brand has stopped supplying the supermarket with its products following a dispute.
Kraft Heinz, which owns Heinz, has said it is working with Tesco to resolve the disagreement over rising production costs, which Tesco has said it will 'not pass on to our customers'.
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The Grocer first reported that there were a number of items out of stock in Tesco stores, with the supermarket's website also no longer stocking certain items, including Baked Beans & Pork Sausages 200g, Salad Cream and Salad Cream Light 605g and Heinz Cream Of Tomato Soup Mug Size 300G.
The Grocer reports that prices across the Heinz range have surged in recent weeks, with a four pack of Beanz Snap Pots rising from £2.50 to £2.99 in Morrisons, meanwhile a four pack of tomato soup has risen from £2.50 to £3.50 in Sainsbury’s, for example.
Added to that, a single can of baked beans, 415g, in Asda has risen from 90p to £1.20.
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Speaking about the dispute, a Tesco spokesperson said: "We're laser-focused on keeping the cost of the weekly shop in check, offering customers great value through our combination of Aldi Price Match, Low Everyday Prices and Clubcard Prices.
"With household budgets under increasing pressure, now more than ever we have a responsibility to ensure customers get the best possible value, and we will not pass on unjustifiable price increases to our customers.
"We're sorry that this means some products aren't available right now, but we have plenty of alternatives to choose from and we hope to have this issue resolved soon."
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Meanwhile, a Kraft Heinz spokesperson said: "We are working closely with Tesco to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. In today's challenging economic environment – with commodity and production costs rising – many consumers are working within tight budgets.
"We always look at how we can provide value through price, size and packs so consumers can enjoy the products they love and trust at a price point that works within their budgets, without compromising on quality.
"We are confident of a positive resolution with Tesco."
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Lucy Devine