Exhibit 23.3 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT I consent to the inclusion in this registration statement on Form SB-2 of my report dated March 5, 2004 on my audit of the consolidated financial statements of Heinz Corporation. I also consent to the reference to my Firm under the caption "Experts." /s/ Michael N. Fitzgerald Ph.D. - ------------------------------ Michael N. Fitzgerald Fenton, Missouri August 16, 2004