Heinz to step up investment in infant products

Global food company H J Heinz Co will step up investment and add more products to boost its presence in China's fast-growing market for infant food, a top company official said.

"Heinz will expand its presence by boosting investment in China and introducing more products in the years ahead as the Chinese market for high-quality and safe baby food continues to grow," said Bernardo Hees, chief executive officer of Heinz.

Hees' remarks came after the US-based company opened a large manufacturing facility for baby cereals, which have already become Heinz's best sellers in terms of market share in China, in Sanshui district of Foshan, Guangdong province, on Tuesday.