Heinz Beanz

Heinz Beanz, originally known as Heinz Baked Beans, is a quintessential food product with a heritage spanning over 150 years. Although the brand was founded in 19th-century Pennsylvania, the signature baked beans variety has become a cultural icon most deeply associated with the United Kingdom. First sold at Fortnum & Mason in 1901 as a luxury import, they eventually became an essential part of the British diet and were even classified as an 'essential food' by the Ministry of Food during World War II.

Today, the vast majority of Heinz Beanz globally are manufactured at the Kitt Green factory in Wigan, England. Opened in 1959, this facility is one of the largest food processing plants in Europe, producing over a billion cans annually. The product relies on haricot beans sourced primarily from North America, which are then processed and canned in a rich tomato sauce at the UK facility.

As of 2026, the brand is owned by The Kraft Heinz Company, headquartered in the United States. In late 2025, the parent company announced a strategic restructuring plan to split into two independent, publicly traded entities by the second half of 2026. Under this new structure, the Heinz brand is slated to move into the 'Global Taste Elevation Co.', a business focused on international high-growth categories like sauces and condiments, while grocery staples in the North American market will be managed by a separate entity.