Heinz Barbecue Sauce

Heinz Barbecue Sauce is a globally recognized condiment produced by the Kraft Heinz Company. The brand's origins date back to 1869 in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, when Henry J. Heinz founded the Heinz Noble & Company. While the brand is American in origin, its manufacturing footprint is extensive and localized for various regions. For the European market, a significant portion of sauce production takes place at the Elst factory in the Netherlands, which is the primary facility for Heinz sauces in Western Europe. Additionally, the company has strategically expanded production to sites in Spain (Alfaro) and Poland (Pudliszki) to serve international demand.

Ownership of the brand has evolved through major corporate transitions. In 2013, the H. J. Heinz Company was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital, and in 2015, it merged with Kraft Foods to form the Kraft Heinz Company. As of 2026, the company continues to operate as a major global food and beverage powerhouse, though it has recently navigated internal restructuring to optimize its brand portfolio. In Germany, the brand is represented and distributed by H.J. Heinz GmbH, headquartered in Düsseldorf.