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Heinz Crowns Best Dressed in South Beach

^{Published on 2009-02-20 12:08:01, Last Modified on 2009-02-20 12:08:50 - Market Wire}
 

PITTSBURGH--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--The competition heated up on Miami Beach as the H. J. Heinz Company (NYSE: HNZ) named the winner of its "Best Dressed Burger" award at the Amstel Light Burger Bash, hosted by Rachael Ray, at the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival.

Chef Spike Mendelsohn from the Good Stuff Eatery in Washington, D.C., was crowned the winner and presented with a crystal Tiffany and Co. Heinz® Ketchup bottle — an exquisite replica of the classic 14 oz. ketchup bottle.

As the official condiment sponsor of the Bash, and the leader in ketchup, condiments and sauces, it's fitting for Heinz to present the "Best Dressed" Burger award. Each burger was judged based on its use of condiments and sauces, side dish accompaniments and overall presentation.

"Spike's Colletti's Smokehouse Burger featured fresh ingredients and a flavorful Heinz Ketchup-based BBQ chipotle sauce," said Frank Jock, Heinz Senior Corporate Chef. "And it certainly topped them all with its unique toasted marshmallow milkshake on the side, making it truly worthy of this award." Mendelsohn also took home the coveted People's Choice Award.

While at the Festival this weekend, Heinz will feature and sample its flagship Ketchup as well as Classico pasta sauces at the Wine Spectator Trade Tasting, Whole Foods Market Grand Tasting Village and the Vin Divino "Chill Lounge" at the Wine Seminars. For more information, visit [ http://www.sobewineandfoodfest.com ].

About Heinz

H. J. Heinz Company, offering "Good Food Every Day,"™ is one of the world's leading marketers and producers of healthy, convenient and affordable foods specializing in ketchup, sauces, meals, soups, snacks and infant nutrition. Heinz provides superior quality, taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether in the home, restaurants, the office or "on-the-go." Heinz is a global family of leading branded products, including Heinz® Ketchup, sauces, soups, beans, pasta and infant foods (representing over one third of Heinz's total sales), Ore-Ida® potato products, Weight Watchers® Smart Ones® entrees, Boston Market® meals, T.G.I.Friday's® snacks, and Plasmon infant nutrition. Heinz is famous for its iconic brands on five continents, showcased by Heinz® Ketchup, The World's Favorite Ketchup®. Information on Heinz is available at [ www.heinz.com ].