Kraft Dinner (KD) Macaroni & Cheese

Kraft Dinner, popularly known as KD, is a legendary convenience food brand originally launched in 1937 in Canada and the United States. It became an iconic household staple, especially in Canada, due to its shelf-stable nature and affordability during the Great Depression. The brand name 'KD' has become so deeply cultural in Canada that it is often considered the country's unofficial national dish.

While the brand originated within the Kraft Foods company, it is now managed by Kraft Heinz following the massive 2015 merger between Kraft Foods and H.J. Heinz Company. Manufacturing takes place across multiple facilities globally to meet regional demand, with major production hubs located in Mount Royal, Quebec for the Canadian market and various sites throughout the United States for international distribution.

As of 2024 and looking toward 2026, the brand remains under the stewardship of The Kraft Heinz Company, which is headquartered dually in Chicago, Illinois and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company is publicly traded with significant investment from Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital, maintaining its position as one of the world's largest food and beverage organizations.