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Heinz Sees Net Income Grow By 14%

The eponymous maker of baked beans and ketchup has reported a 14% increase in full-year profits. However, the group has warned that it plans to close five factories, including two in Europe, two in the US and one in the Pacific region as part of a cost-saving drive.

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