3G''s merger of Kraft and Heinz is killing morale, causing burnout, and choking innovation, some employees say Summary List Placement Under the private-equity firm 3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway, Kraft Heinz was supposed to be a powerhouse in the food world. But current and former employees said 3G-approved executives and a maniacal focus on cutting costs have hobbled the two historic brands. Many are leaving and fear for the company''s future, especially as a sales boost from eating at home fades post-pandemic. While other food companies, such as General Mills and Kellogg, risk a similar slowdown as society opens up, Kraft Heinz is in a more direr place, analysts said. The company known for decades-old products such as Kraft macaroni and cheese, Heinz ketchup, and Oscar Mayer hot dogs has had few innovative products over the years to sustain growth. Insider spoke with nine current and former employees. The former employees all left the company in the past six months. Insiders said that 3G''s cost-cutting has left the company unable to introduce new products, such as plant-based meat. They also said the deep cuts have caused morale to plummet and turnover to soar.