EXHIBIT 23(b)
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated April 11, 1995,
included in H.J. Heinz Company's Form 8-K/A dated May 30, 1995, and to all
references to our firm included in this registration statement.
 
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
 
Chicago, Illinois
August 2, 1995