Heinz Tomato Ketchup

Heinz Tomato Ketchup is one of the world's most iconic food products, originally introduced in 1876 by Henry J. Heinz in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The brand is famous for its '57 Varieties' slogan and its thick, consistent recipe that has remained largely unchanged for over a century.

Today, the product is manufactured in numerous locations globally to serve regional markets. Major production hubs include factories in Fremont (Ohio) and Muscatine (Iowa) for the North American market, Elst (Netherlands) and Wigan (United Kingdom) for Europe, and Alfaro (Spain), which recently saw a significant expansion to become one of the most efficient sauce facilities in the world. The tomatoes themselves are sourced from dedicated growers across six continents, with primary agricultural bases in California, Spain (Badajoz), and Brazil.

Since 2015, the brand has been owned by The Kraft Heinz Company, following a massive merger between Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation. As of 2026, the company continues to operate as a global powerhouse in the food industry, with significant investment from Berkshire Hathaway.