heinz

Heinz, officially the H. J. Heinz Company, is an American food processing company and brand best known for ketchup. It was founded by Henry John Heinz in 1869 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company helped popularize sanitary canning and used glass bottles to assure quality, and it later expanded into a broad range of condiments and canned foods.

A marketing hallmark is the slogan 57 Varieties, introduced in 1896. The number symbolized breadth, not an exact product count. Heinz's lineup grew to include beans, soups, pickles, sauces, and other packaged foods sold worldwide, with ketchup remaining its flagship product.

In 2013 Heinz was acquired by investment groups led by 3G Capital with Berkshire Hathaway. In 2015 it merged with Kraft Foods Group to form the Kraft Heinz Company, one of the world's largest food and beverage companies. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with historic roots in Pittsburgh.

Today Heinz's products include condiments such as ketchup, mustard, and sauces, as well as canned beans, soups, and ready-to-eat meals. The brand operates globally through retail and foodservice channels, with regional variations such as Beanz in parts of Europe.

Heinz is recognized for its impact on food safety, packaging, and branding within the processed-food industry. As part of Kraft Heinz, it continues to pursue sustainability and growth across markets.