Heinz

1. Executive Dossier Summary

Company: The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)

Jurisdiction: United States (Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

Sector: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Food & Beverage

Leadership: Carlos Abrams-Rivera (CEO), Miguel Patricio (Executive Chair), Warren Buffett (Major Shareholder via Berkshire Hathaway)

Intelligence Conclusions:

The forensic intelligence assessment of The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC) concludes with High Confidence that the entity functions as a structural stabilizer and logistical enabler of the Israeli occupation economy. Unlike direct defense contractors whose complicity is kinetic and immediately visible, KHC operates through a sophisticated model of “Deep-Tier Integration.” This integration is characterized by the outsourcing of operational logistics to state-linked proxies, the capitalization of the Israeli military-technological complex through direct venture investment, and the provision of sovereign liquidity to the state treasury via its controlling shareholder.¹

Intelligence Finding 1: The “Dual-Use Logistical Enabler” Assessment

The investigation identifies a critical operational vulnerability in KHC’s claim of neutrality. The company does not service the Israeli market through standard commercial distribution; rather, it utilizes a “Cut-Out” model via the Diplomat Group (Diplomat Distributors 1968 Ltd.). Diplomat is not a neutral carrier but a registered vendor to the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) and a strategic asset of the state’s emergency economy. By granting exclusive distribution rights to Diplomat, KHC integrates its supply chain into the “calorie infrastructure” of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the “Cantina” economy of the Israel Prison Service (IPS). Consequently, KHC products are standard sustainment inventory for military catering contractors and the carceral apparatus holding Palestinian detainees.2

Intelligence Finding 2: Structural Capitalization of the “Unit 8200” Ecosystem

Beyond trade, KHC acts as a strategic investor. Through Evolv Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, KHC has transitioned from a passive market participant to an active financier of the “Startup Nation” narrative. The firm’s participation in the $110 million Series B funding for Fabric (formerly CommonSense Robotics) constitutes a material transfer of capital to the Tel Aviv deep-tech sector. This investment directly subsidizes the retention of dual-use engineering talent within the Israeli ecosystem, which is symbiotically linked to the IDF’s Unit 8200 and the broader defense R&D complex.4

Intelligence Finding 3: Ideological Governance and Sovereign Financing

The “tone at the top” is dictated by Berkshire Hathaway (27.5% ownership), led by Warren Buffett. The audit confirms that Buffett engages in Sovereign Liquidity Provision—actively fundraising for and investing in Israel Bonds. These financial instruments are general obligation bonds that funnel unrestricted capital directly into the Israeli state treasury, funding military operations and settlement expansion. This creates a governance environment where support for the Israeli economy is treated as a fiduciary imperative, insulating the company from ESG critiques regarding human rights violations.6

Intelligence Finding 4: The 2026 “Bad Bank” Strategic Pivot

The announced separation of KHC into two independent public companies in 2026—”Global Taste Elevation Co.” and “North American Grocery Co.”—represents a massive shift in the complicity landscape. Intelligence suggests that the international entity (“Global Taste Elevation”) will inherit the Israeli market relationships, the Diplomat Group partnership, and the exposure to the Turkish trade ban. This effectively quarantines the geopolitical risk into one entity while the North American domestic business attempts to insulate itself from global BDS pressure.3

2. Corporate Overview & Evolution

Origins & Founders

The Kraft Heinz Company, as it exists today, is a construct of modern financial engineering, formed in 2015 through the merger of the Kraft Foods Group and the H.J. Heinz Company. While the brands themselves—Heinz Ketchup, Kraft Mac & Cheese, Oscar Mayer—have histories stretching back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the corporate entity is a distinct product of the 21st-century private equity environment.

• H.J. Heinz Company: Founded in 1869 by Henry John Heinz, the company has a century-long history of international expansion. Its presence in Israel is not recent; it has deep market penetration and has historically been viewed as a staple of the Israeli pantry. This historical depth makes the brand’s removal or boycott psychologically significant, as it challenges the “normalization” of western consumerism in the region.⁹
• Kraft Foods: Originally founded by James L. Kraft. A crucial distinction must be made regarding the “Kraft” nomenclature. The Kraft Group, owned by Robert Kraft (owner of the New England Patriots and a prominent Zionist philanthropist), is legally and operationally distinct from The Kraft Heinz Company.⁴ However, the audit notes a “Brand Halo” effect: Robert Kraft’s massive philanthropic investments in Jerusalem (e.g., the Kraft Family Sports Campus) and his public advocacy for Israel create a reservoir of goodwill for the name “Kraft.” KHC benefits from this association without bearing the cost, as consumers in Israel often conflate the Zionist activism of Robert Kraft with the corporate brand of Kraft Heinz.

Assessment: Leadership & Ownership

The governance structure of KHC is dominated by a duopoly of investment giants whose strategic philosophies actively favor engagement with Israel, creating a “double lock” on complicity.

1. Berkshire Hathaway (~26.5% Stake) – The Ideological Pillar

Led by Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway holds the controlling interest. Buffett’s ideological commitment to Israel is a matter of public record and goes beyond standard commercial neutrality.

• The Iscar Precedent: In 2006, Buffett acquired Iscar Metalworking (IMC Group) for $4 billion (later increasing to $6 billion). This was his first major overseas acquisition, a move widely cited by Israeli state officials as a validation of the Israeli market during a period of regional instability. Iscar is a manufacturer of precision tooling used in the aerospace and defense industries, linking Buffett’s capital directly to the industrial base of the Israeli military.⁴
• Sovereign Debt Funding: Buffett has not only invested in private equity; he has leveraged his global reputation to sell Israel Bonds. By hosting fundraisers that generate hundreds of millions of dollars for the Israeli treasury, Buffett effectively acts as a underwriter for the state. This ownership structure implies that KHC’s ultimate beneficial owner views the financial solvency of the Israeli state as a personal priority.⁶

2. 3G Capital (~15% Stake) – The Operational Pillar

3G Capital, a Brazilian-American private equity firm, orchestrated the 2015 merger. Their management philosophy is defined by Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB).

• The ZBB Effect on Complicity: ZBB requires that all expenses must be justified for each new period, prioritizing extreme cost efficiency. In the context of the occupation, ZBB acts as a structural barrier to ethical decoupling. Divesting from settlement-linked distributors (like Diplomat) or implementing rigorous supply chain segregation to avoid settlement produce costs money and adds logistical friction. Under a ZBB regime, ethical due diligence is almost always subordinated to operational efficiency. Unless a “political risk” penalty (like a boycott) exceeds the cost of compliance, 3G’s management style will structurally favor the status quo of using the cheapest, most efficient path—even if that path runs through illegal settlements.⁴

Analytical Assessment: Structural Alignment

Kraft Heinz is not a neutral corporate actor caught in the crossfire; it is a portfolio asset of an ownership group that views the Israeli economy as a strategic partner. The company’s structure, involving local subsidiaries (TNCOR Ltd) and exclusive long-term contracts with state-linked distributors (Diplomat), suggests a strategy of “Deep Entrenchment.” Unlike companies that operate via temporary franchisees, KHC has built a legal and logistical infrastructure in Tel Aviv designed for permanence. The decision to invest venture capital into Israeli robotics (Fabric) shifts the relationship from “extraction” (selling ketchup) to “cultivation” (growing the Israeli tech sector), thereby intertwining KHC’s future logistics capabilities with the health of the Israeli innovation economy. This creates a dependency where KHC’s own operational success becomes linked to the stability of the Israeli state.⁴

3. Timeline of Relevant Events

This chronology tracks the evolution of The Kraft Heinz Company’s entanglement with the Israeli economy, highlighting key investments, regulatory battles, and strategic pivots that deepen its complicity.

Date	Event	Significance
2006	Buffett Acquires Iscar	While pre-merger, Warren Buffett’s $6B acquisition of Iscar Metalworking sets the “Owner Persona.” It signals that KHC’s future parent company views Israel as a prime investment destination, ignoring geopolitical risk.4
2010	Diplomat Group Consolidation	Kraft Foods reorganizes distribution, granting Diplomat Group exclusive rights. This locks KHC into a supply chain that services West Bank settlements and the IDF. Diplomat becomes the singular choke-point for KHC’s presence.2
2015	Kraft Heinz Merger	The merger creates a global giant. The combined entity adopts 3G Capital’s ZBB, reducing CSR budgets and cementing the reliance on low-cost, high-efficiency partners like Diplomat. This institutionalizes the “efficiency over ethics” doctrine.12
Aug 2015	The “Ketchup War” Begins	Osem (Nestlé) attacks Heinz for low tomato solids. KHC and Diplomat launch a massive regulatory lobbying campaign to change Israeli food standards, demonstrating deep commitment to the market rather than withdrawal.11
Jan 2016	Health Ministry Ruling	Israel reclassifies Heinz Ketchup as “Tomato Seasoning.” KHC fights back legally and via lobbying rather than withdrawing, reinforcing its “fight for the market” stance and willingness to engage in regulatory capture.13
June 2018	Buffett Israel Bonds Event	Warren Buffett hosts an event in Omaha raising $80 million for Israel Bonds. He states, “I’m delighted to own Israel bonds,” directly linking KHC ownership to sovereign debt funding and the financing of the state budget.7
2019	Evolv Ventures Launch	KHC launches its $100M venture fund. The fund explicitly targets Israel as a key geography for food-tech innovation, signaling a shift from trade to strategic investment.15
Feb 2020	Investment in Fabric	Evolv Ventures leads a $110M Series B round for Fabric (Tel Aviv). KHC moves from trade partner to direct investor in the Israeli high-tech ecosystem, subsidizing the retention of dual-use technical talent.5
June 2021	Acquisition of Assan Foods	KHC acquires Assan Foods in Turkey for $100M to create a regional production hub for the Middle East/Israel. This creates a supply chain vulnerability due to future geopolitical tensions between Turkey and Israel.17
Feb 2022	Project Nimbus Partnership	KHC announces a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, a primary contractor for Project Nimbus (Israeli sovereign cloud), aligning its digital transformation with the vendor powering the Israeli military.4
Mar 2022	Russia Suspension	KHC suspends all new investments and exports to Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. This sets a precedent for “Humanitarian Suspension” that is conspicuously not applied to Israel in 2023-2024.6
May 2024	Turkey Trade Ban	Turkey halts all trade with Israel. KHC’s Assan Foods (Turkey) faces a blockade. Forensic evidence suggests potential transshipment via third countries to maintain Israeli supply, indicating a priority on market maintenance over compliance.10
Sep 2025	Split Announcement	KHC announces it will split into “Global Taste Elevation Co.” and “North American Grocery Co.” by 2026. The Israeli risk is quarantined into the Global entity, protecting the US domestic business.3

4. Domains of Complicity

This section provides a forensic examination of the four vectors of complicity: Military, Digital, Economic, and Political. Each domain analyses one hypothesis about the company’s involvement or alignment.

Domain 1: Military & Intelligence Complicity (V-MIL)

Goal: To determine if The Kraft Heinz Company provides “Material Support” to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the Ministry of Defense (IMOD), or the prison apparatus (IPS), distinguishing between direct lethal aid and logistical sustainment.

Evidence & Analysis:

1. The Logistical Proxy: Diplomat Group as a Strategic Asset

The core of KHC’s military complicity lies in its “Cut-Out” model. KHC does not self-distribute; it utilizes Diplomat Distributors (1968) Ltd. as its exclusive logistical proxy.2 This relationship is the primary mechanism of entanglement.

• The “Vendor’s Vendor” Model: Diplomat is not merely a trucking company. It is a registered vendor to the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD). The IDF has privatized much of its base feeding (“Manot Krav” and garrison catering), contracting with civilian firms like Idit, Shefa, and Schultz.² These catering contractors do not manufacture food; they procure it from the dominant market distributors. Because Diplomat holds the exclusive rights to Heinz (ketchup/sauces) and Starkist (tuna), any IDF catering contractor wishing to supply these staples must purchase them through Diplomat.
• Operational Resilience: Diplomat operates a 30,000 square meter logistics center in Airport City, a strategic location designed to serve as a national emergency stockpile.² Under the IDF doctrine of “Functional Continuity” (Ratzifut Tifkulit), major food distributors are designated as “Essential Enterprises” during wartime. This means Diplomat’s inventory—including KHC products—is legally mobilized to support the state’s resilience during conflict. When the IDF mobilizes reservists, the demand for shelf-stable calories spikes, and KHC (via Diplomat) fulfills this surge demand.

2. The Israel Prison Service (IPS) and the “Cantina” Economy

The audit identifies a direct link to the Israel Prison Service (IPS), which manages the incarceration of Palestinian political prisoners.

• Carceral Extraction: Under the current administration, the IPS has reduced the quality and quantity of state-provided food, creating a policy bordering on starvation. This forces prisoners to rely on the “Cantina” (prison commissary) to purchase supplementary food at inflated prices using funds transferred by their families.²
• The Complicity: The Cantina system is privatized and supplied by major distributors. Diplomat, holding the monopoly on Heinz, Starkist, and Kellogg’s, is a primary supplier to this system. Consequently, KHC profits directly from a coercive system where the state starves detainees to force them into the consumer market. This is not providing a service; it is participating in a mechanism of financial extraction targeting a captive population.²

3. Sovereign Debt Financing via Ownership

The military domain extends into the financial realm through KHC’s ownership structure. Warren Buffett, CEO of the controlling shareholder Berkshire Hathaway, has actively fundraised for Israel Bonds.7

• Fungibility of Capital: Israel Bonds are “General Obligation Bonds.” The revenue generated is not ring-fenced for civilian projects; it flows into the general state treasury, which is fungible. This means capital raised by Buffett frees up tax revenue to be spent on munitions, settlement infrastructure, and military salaries. By leveraging his global persona to sell these bonds (raising over $290 million in specific events), the owner of KHC acts as a direct financier for the Israeli defense budget.⁶

Counter-Arguments & Assessment:

• Counter-Argument: “KHC sells ketchup, not bullets. Food is a basic human right.”
• Rebuttal: While food is a right, the logistical sustainment of an occupying army is a military function. The IDF treats food logistics as a strategic capability. By integrating with Diplomat—a state-linked strategic asset—KHC allows its supply chain to be militarized. Furthermore, the IPS “Cantina” sales are not humanitarian; they are exploitative, profiting from a policy of deprivation.
• Counter-Argument: “Diplomat is an independent distributor; KHC cannot control who they sell to.”
• Rebuttal: This is factually incorrect. KHC acts as the principal in the relationship. Global brands frequently impose “End User” restrictions (e.g., prohibiting sales to Russia or specific sanctioned entities). The absence of a “No Military Supply” or “No Settlement Distribution” clause in the Diplomat contract indicates tacit approval and prioritization of revenue over neutrality.

Analytical Assessment: Moderate-High Confidence.

KHC functions as a “Dual-Use Logistical Enabler.” It provides the subsistence layer for the military and prison complex through a strategic proxy. Its ownership provides sovereign liquidity that underwrites the state’s military capacity.

Named Entities / Evidence Map:

• Diplomat Distributors (1968) Ltd. ²
• Idit Food Logistics (IDF Caterer) ²
• Israel Prison Service (IPS) ²
• Israel Bonds (Development Corporation for Israel) ⁷
• Berkshire Hathaway ⁶

Domain 2: Digital & Technological Complicity (V-DIG)

Goal: To map the integration of The Kraft Heinz Company into the Israeli cyber-industrial complex and its investment in dual-use technologies, establishing whether it acts as a validator or subsidizer of the Israeli tech sector.

Evidence & Analysis:

1. The “Unit 8200 Stack” – Integration of Security Architecture

KHC’s massive digital transformation initiative, known as “Project Future,” has necessitated a shift to cloud-native security. The audit reveals that KHC has standardized its security architecture on what this report terms the “Unit 8200 Stack”—a suite of cybersecurity vendors founded by veterans of the IDF’s elite signals intelligence unit.4

• Check Point Software Technologies: KHC utilizes Check Point for its foundational network firewalls. Founded by Gil Shwed (Unit 8200), Check Point is the pillar of the Israeli cyber sector and maintains deep ties to the Ministry of Defense.
• Wiz: For cloud visibility, KHC employs Wiz, a company led by Assaf Rappaport and other former Unit 8200 officers. The technology uses graph-based analysis derived from intelligence mapping protocols.
• SentinelOne: KHC secures its endpoints (laptops/servers) with SentinelOne, an AI-powered response platform. The company has even “gamified” the adoption of this tool, training employees to use it via simulations, indicating deep cultural integration.⁴
• Claroty: Perhaps most critically, KHC uses Claroty to secure its Operational Technology (OT)—the physical controllers in its food factories. Claroty was incubated by Team8, a foundry explicitly staffed by former Unit 8200 commanders.
• Implication: This goes beyond simple procurement. By securing its physical factories with Claroty and its cloud with Wiz/Check Point, KHC creates a dependency where the operational continuity of its global food production is tied to proprietary Israeli defense protocols. The licensing fees paid by KHC contribute millions to the R&D budgets of firms that simultaneously service the IDF and Shin Bet, creating a subsidy for the Israeli cyber-defense ecosystem.⁴

2. Venture Capital as Material Support: Evolv Ventures & Fabric

Through its $100 million venture fund, Evolv Ventures, KHC participated in and led a $110 million Series B funding round for Fabric (formerly CommonSense Robotics).5

• The Technology: Fabric builds robotic micro-fulfillment centers. While the commercial application is grocery delivery, the underlying technology—swarm robotics, computer vision, and algorithmic optimization—is dual-use. The engineering talent pool Fabric draws from is the same pool developing autonomous systems for the Israeli military.
• Economic Impact: This constitutes Strategic Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). KHC is not just buying a service; it is capitalizing a Tel Aviv-based company. This investment pays the salaries of engineers in Israel, helps a “Unicorn” scale, and signals to the global market that the Israeli tech sector remains a prime destination for Tier-1 corporate capital despite the occupation. It validates the “Startup Nation” model as a viable economic engine.⁵

3. Surveillance Normalization: Trax and Trigo

KHC utilizes Trax (Computer Vision) for shelf monitoring and has explored Trigo for frictionless checkout.4

• The Complicity: These companies adapt military-grade computer vision—originally developed for target acquisition and surveillance—for the retail environment. Trax creates “digital twins” of stores; Trigo tracks human movement and skeletal positioning to enable “grab-and-go” shopping. By deploying these tools, KHC normalizes mass surveillance in civilian life and provides vast datasets that refine the algorithms. This refinement feeds back into the broader Israeli surveillance capability, as the core technology is shared across the sector.

Counter-Arguments & Assessment:

• Counter-Argument: “Cybersecurity is a global market; Israel is simply the leader. KHC needs the best protection.”
• Rebuttal: While Israel is a leader, KHC’s adoption is total and exclusive. It has not diversified its security stack with US or European competitors (like Palo Alto Networks or CrowdStrike) to the same degree. The reliance on Claroty for industrial security creates a specific vulnerability and dependency. Furthermore, the investment in Fabric is a discretionary allocation of capital that could have gone to US or European robotics firms; the choice to invest in Tel Aviv is a strategic alignment.

Analytical Assessment: High Confidence.

KHC acts as a “Technological Validator.” Its investments and procurement subsidize the Israeli military-tech complex and integrate dual-use surveillance tools into the global supply chain, validating the commercialization of occupation technologies.

Named Entities / Evidence Map:

• Check Point Software Technologies ⁴
• Wiz ⁴
• Fabric (CommonSense Robotics) ⁵
• Evolv Ventures ¹⁵
• Claroty ⁴
• Trax / Trigo ⁴

Domain 3: Economic & Structural Complicity (V-ECON)

Goal: To evaluate the company’s direct economic footprint, tax contributions, and integration with settlement economies, specifically analyzing the “Aggregator Nexus” and the Turkish trade ban anomaly.

Evidence & Analysis:

1. The Subsidiary Web: TNCOR Ltd. and RINC Ltd.

Unlike companies that operate solely through distributors, KHC maintains fully owned subsidiaries in Israel: TNCOR Ltd. and RINC Ltd..9

• Legal Status: These entities serve as “Importers of Record.” TNCOR Ltd handles the regulatory interface with the Ministry of Health, which is vital for importing sensitive categories like baby food and formula.
• Significance: This establishes “Corporate Residency.” KHC is a taxpayer in Israel. It contributes directly to the state’s fiscal budget through corporate taxes. RINC Ltd appears to be a legacy holding company (possibly related to the Remedia brand history) used for financial structuring. The maintenance of these entities denotes a commitment to the market that transcends simple export sales; it is a legal foothold in the jurisdiction.

2. The “Aggregator Nexus” and Settlement Laundering

KHC acts as a global buyer of raw materials for its subsidiaries, such as Golden Circle (Australia) and Wattie’s (New Zealand). These entities source fruit concentrates and tomato paste from the global market, often during the “Winter Sourcing Window” when European production is dormant.9

• The Mechanism: Israel is a dominant exporter of citrus and tomato products during the winter. The export market is controlled by large aggregators like Mehadrin and Galilee Export. These cooperatives operate packing houses inside the Green Line but source produce from orchards and plantations in illegal settlements in the Jordan Valley and Golan Heights.
• The Laundering: Once produce enters the Green Line packing house, it is often commingled with produce grown in Israel proper and labeled “Product of Israel.” Without strict “Identity Preserved” (IP) auditing—which KHC does not appear to utilize for political origin—materials labeled “Product of Israel” likely contain settlement produce. KHC effectively launders settlement goods into its global supply chain, selling Australian juice that contains West Bank grapefruit concentrate.⁹

3. The Turkey Trade Ban and Transshipment (Assan Foods)

In May 2024, Turkey imposed a total trade ban on Israel. KHC owns Assan Foods in Turkey, acquired in 2021 for $100 million to serve as a regional production hub for the Middle East and Israel.17

• Forensic Anomaly: While Turkish exports to Israel officially dropped, KHC products manufactured in Turkey (like tomato paste and sauces) remain available on Israeli shelves. Intelligence and trade data suggest that trade is being rerouted via third countries (such as Greece or Cyprus) or utilizing the Palestinian Authority customs envelope to bypass the ban.²²
• Implication: If Assan Foods is transshipping goods to bypass the Turkish ban, KHC is actively subverting a diplomatic sanction designed to pressure Israel on humanitarian grounds. This demonstrates a prioritization of market share over geopolitical compliance and suggests KHC is engaging in “sanctions busting” logistics to maintain its Israeli revenue stream.

4. The “Ketchup War” – Regulatory Capture

The 2015 battle between Osem and Heinz over the definition of ketchup reveals KHC’s willingness to engage in “Lawfare” to secure its foothold.11

• The Event: Osem lobbied the Health Ministry to strip Heinz of the “Ketchup” label due to low tomato solids. Instead of withdrawing, KHC and Diplomat launched a counter-offensive, lobbying for a change in national food standards.
• Strategic Meaning: A company indifferent to a market would not expend legal and political capital to fight a regulatory designation. KHC’s aggressive defense signals that it views Israel not just as a market, but as a territory where it exerts political influence to shape regulation to its benefit.

Analytical Assessment: High Confidence.

KHC is structurally integrated via tax-paying subsidiaries and exclusive monopoly distribution. Its supply chain is highly vulnerable to “settlement laundering” via aggregators, and its potential circumvention of the Turkish trade ban indicates aggressive market defense tactics.

Named Entities / Evidence Map:

• TNCOR Ltd. (Israeli Subsidiary) ⁹
• Assan Foods (Turkish Subsidiary) ¹⁷
• Mehadrin / Galilee Export (Aggregators) ⁹
• Osem (Competitor/Antagonist) ¹¹

Domain 4: Political & Ideological Complicity (V-POL)

Goal: To analyze the ideological alignment of leadership and the “Tone at the Top,” specifically focusing on Warren Buffett’s role and the “Safe Harbor” compliance trap.

Evidence & Analysis:

1. The Berkshire Hathaway / Warren Buffett Factor

The single most significant political factor is Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (KHC’s controlling shareholder). His support for Israel is not merely passive investment; it is active Sovereign Liquidity Provision.6

• Israel Bonds Activism: Buffett has personally hosted events in Omaha and New York that raised over $290 million for Israel Bonds.¹⁴ He personally invested $5 million and stated, “I would have taken a perpetual bond if you had offered one”.⁶
• The Strategic Implication: Israel Bonds are not corporate bonds; they are sovereign debt. The capital raised flows directly into the Israeli treasury and is fungible, meaning it frees up tax revenue for military expenditures and settlement construction. By leveraging his global reputation to sell these bonds, the owner of KHC acts as a financier for the Israeli state. This creates an internal corporate culture where “Pro-Israel” is the default setting, effectively prohibiting any internal discussion of BDS or human rights compliance regarding Palestine.

2. Comparative Ethics: The Russia/Israel Hypocrisy

In March 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine, KHC issued a statement suspending all new investments and exports to Russia, citing the “humanitarian crisis”.6

• The Contrast: In 2023-2024, despite the ICJ ruling on plausible genocide and a civilian death toll in Gaza far exceeding the early stages of the Ukraine war, KHC has taken no action to suspend operations in Israel. In fact, it continues to invest via Evolv Ventures and maintain its supply chain via Diplomat.
• Inference: This discrepancy serves as proof that KHC’s “ethical sourcing” and ESG policies are subservient to US foreign policy alignment and shareholder ideology. Human rights are not treated as a universal standard; they are applied selectively. KHC is willing to exit a market for humanitarian reasons only when that market is an adversary of the United States.

3. Anti-BDS Compliance (“Safe Harbor”)

KHC is a ubiquitous supplier to US state institutions—supplying ketchup to school districts, prisons, and military bases across the country. Over 35 US states have enacted Anti-BDS laws that prohibit state contractors from boycotting Israel.6

• Structural Lock-In: To maintain its massive revenue stream from US public sector contracts (e.g., supplying the Texas Department of Corrections or New York public schools), KHC effectively must certify that it is not engaged in a boycott of Israel. This legal framework creates a “Safe Harbor” trap, forcing the company into complicity to protect its domestic revenue. Even if KHC management wanted to divest for ethical reasons, the financial penalty in the US market would be catastrophic, effectively locking the company into a pro-Israel stance.

Counter-Arguments & Assessment:

• Counter-Argument: “Robert Kraft is not KHC. You are conflating them.”
• Correction: This dossier explicitly acknowledges that Robert Kraft (Patriots) is distinct from KHC. However, the confusion works in KHC’s favor in Israel, where the “Kraft” name is revered due to Robert’s philanthropy (e.g., the Kraft Family Sports Campus). KHC does nothing to distance itself from this association in the region, benefitting from the “Brand Halo” of Zionist philanthropy without correcting the record.¹⁰

Analytical Assessment: High Confidence.

The ideological capture is total. Between Buffett’s bond activism and the “Safe Harbor” requirements of US contracts, KHC is politically incapable of neutrality. The stark contrast with its Russia policy confirms a selective application of ethics.

Named Entities / Evidence Map:

• Warren Buffett ⁷
• Berkshire Hathaway ⁶
• Israel Bonds ²⁵
• Robert Kraft (Distinction noted) ¹⁰

5. BDS-1000 Classification

The BDS-1000 model requires a separate evaluation of the target’s complicity across four domains: Military (V-MIL), Digital (V-DIG), Economic (V-ECON), and Political (V-POL). Each domain’s score is a function of its measured Impact (I), Magnitude (M), and Proximity (P).

Domain Scoring Summary

Domain	Impact (I)	Magnitude (M)	Proximity (P)	V-Domain Score
Military (V-MIL)	3.5	6.0	5.5	2.36
Digital (V-DIG)	3.8	5.0	9.0	2.71
Economic (V-ECON)	6.2	6.0	9.0	5.31
Political (V-POL)	4.8	7.0	7.5	4.80

Detailed Scoring Logic:

• V-MIL (2.36): Impact is rated “Logistical Sustainment” (3.5) as KHC provides the caloric base for the IDF via privatized catering. Magnitude is significant (6.0) due to Diplomat’s scale and monopoly status. Proximity is indirect (5.5) because KHC uses the “Cut-Out” Diplomat rather than direct contracting.
• V-DIG (2.71): Impact is “Soft Dual-Use” (3.8) for subsidizing the Unit 8200 stack. Proximity is High (9.0) because the investment in Fabric and contracts with Check Point/Wiz are direct corporate actions, not mediated by proxies.
• V-ECON (5.31): Highest Score. Impact is “Strategic FDI” (6.2) due to the presence of tax-paying subsidiaries and venture capital investment. Proximity is maximum (9.0) due to wholly owned subsidiaries TNCOR/RINC and the direct acquisition of Assan Foods.
• V-POL (4.80): High Magnitude (7.0) due to Buffett’s massive fundraising ($290M+) which constitutes a major financial contribution to the state. High Proximity (7.5) as it comes from the controlling shareholder, setting the governance tone.

Final Composite Calculation

Using the OR-dominant formula with a side boost:

Let:

$$V_{MAX} = 5.31 (V_{ECON})$$

$$Sum_{OTHERS} = (2.36 + 2.71 + 4.80) = 9.87$$

BRS Score Formula:

$$BRS\_Score = ((5.31 + (9.87 \times 0.2)) \div 16) \times 1000 \\ BRS\_Score = ((5.31 + 1.974) \div 16) \times 1000 \\ BRS\_Score = (7.284 \div 16) \times 1000$$

$$BRS\_Score = 0.45525 \times 1000$$

BRS Score = 455

Grade Classification:

Based on the score of 455, the company falls within:

• Tier A (800–1000): Extreme Complicity
• Tier B (600–799): Severe Complicity
• Tier C (400–599): High Complicity
• Tier D (200–399): Moderate Complicity
• Tier E (0–199): Minimal/No Complicity

Tier: Tier C (High Complicity)

Justification Summary:

The Kraft Heinz Company falls into Tier C (High Complicity) because it acts as a Structural Stabilizer of the Israeli economy. It is not merely a trader; it is an investor (Evolv Ventures), a taxpayer (TNCOR Ltd), and a financier (Berkshire/Israel Bonds). Its partnership with the Diplomat Group integrates it into the military logistics chain, and its technology procurement subsidizes the Unit 8200 cyber-complex. While the lack of “kinetic” weapon manufacturing keeps it out of Tiers A/B, the depth of its economic and ideological entanglement—specifically the venture capital injection and sovereign debt financing—makes it a primary target for divestment.

6. Recommended Action(s)

Based on the Tier C classification, the “Deep-Tier Integration” findings, and the impending 2026 corporate split, the following actions are recommended for the BDS movement and ethical investors:

1. Strategic Divestment from “Global Taste Elevation Co.”

Activists and ESG fund managers must prepare for the 2026 separation. The new entity, “Global Taste Elevation Co.,” will inherit the international portfolio, including the Israeli subsidiaries (TNCOR), the Diplomat Group contract, and the Turkish production anomalies.³ This entity will effectively become the “bad bank” of occupation complicity. Institutional investors should be pressured to divest specifically from this new ticker symbol upon launch, citing its direct exposure to occupation risk and violation of UNGPs.

2. Campaign Focus: “Heinz Fuels the Occupation”

Launch a targeted consumer boycott focusing on the Diplomat Group Nexus. The narrative should be specific: “When you buy Heinz, you pay for the trucks that supply the settlements.” Highlight the direct link between Heinz profits and Diplomat’s logistics network that services the IDF and West Bank settlements. Use the Israel Prison Service connection (“Heinz in the Cantina”) to highlight the company’s profit from the exploitation of Palestinian prisoners.

3. Shareholder Activism regarding Evolv Ventures

File shareholder resolutions demanding transparency on Evolv Ventures’ investments. Question why KHC capital is being used to fund Israeli military-adjacent robotics (Fabric) while the region is under investigation for war crimes. Demand a “Human Rights Screen” for all future venture capital deployments to prevent the capitalization of dual-use technologies.

4. Challenge the “Safe Harbor” Hypocrisy

Publicize the discrepancy between KHC’s Russia Policy (total suspension) and Israel Policy (total support). This exposes the company’s ethical framework as politically biased and non-compliant with universal human rights standards. Demand that KHC apply the same “Humanitarian Suspension” to Israel that it applied to Russia, challenging the board to explain the difference in human rights application.

5. Monitoring the Turkey-Israel Loophole

Establish a “Watch Tower” investigation to track Assan Foods exports. If evidence surfaces that KHC is transshipping goods from Turkey to Israel via Greece or Cyprus to bypass the trade ban, this constitutes a material breach of diplomatic sanctions. This information should be exposed to the Turkish government and public to increase political pressure on KHC’s regional operations.

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