Exhibit 12

H. J. HEINZ COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
COMPUTATION OF RATIOS OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

	Three Months
	Ended
	July 29,
	2009
	(Thousands of Dollars)
Fixed Charges:
Interest expense*	$	84,249
Capitalized interest		—
Interest component of rental expense		8,676
Total fixed charges	$	92,925
Earnings:
Income before income taxes	$	306,224
Add: Interest expense*		84,249
Add: Interest component of rental expense		8,676
Add: Amortization of capitalized interest		91
Earnings as adjusted	$	399,240
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		4.30

* Interest expense includes amortization of debt expense and any discount or premium relating to indebtedness.