Heinz Tomato Ketchup

Brand & product overview

Heinz Tomato Ketchup is the flagship tomato-ketchup condiment of the Heinz brand, first marketed (as “catsup”) in the 19th century and established as an international condiment brand since the late 1800s. (britannica.com)

Manufacturing & geographic footprint

Heinz ketchup is produced in multiple countries to serve regional markets rather than being sourced from a single global plant. In the United States, the bulk of retail ketchup supply is manufactured at two primary plants (Fremont, Ohio and Muscatine, Iowa). European and other regional production has historically included major facilities such as the Kitt Green (Wigan) complex in the UK and continental plants in the Netherlands and elsewhere; exact plant usage varies by market and over time. (wgbh.org)

Brand origin & ownership

The Heinz brand was created by the H. J. Heinz Company, founded in Pennsylvania, U.S. The brand and company became part of The Kraft Heinz Company after the 2015 merger of H.J. Heinz and Kraft Foods. Kraft Heinz is a U.S.-headquartered multinational with major offices in Chicago and Pittsburgh and is the current ultimate owner of the Heinz brand. In 2025–2026 the parent company announced a planned corporate split into two separately listed businesses, with the sauces/spreads/global brands (including Heinz) expected to be contained in the division often referenced as the ‘Global Taste’ business. (britannica.com)

Local subsidiaries & notes on manufacturing variations

Kraft Heinz operates through regional subsidiaries and local operating companies (for example Kraft Heinz UK / Heinz UK, Kraft Heinz Canada, Heinz Nederland) which handle local production, packaging, and distribution; recipes and formulations can vary slightly by country to meet local regulations and consumer preferences. (news.kraftheinzcompany.com)