Heinz Ketchup

Heinz Ketchup — origin, manufacturing and ownership

Heinz Ketchup is a tomato-based condiment originally developed and sold by the H. J. Heinz Company, which was founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The product became globally recognized for its distinctive glass bottle and recipe and is one of the signature products of the Heinz brand.

Manufacturing: Heinz Ketchup is produced in multiple countries to serve regional markets. Production sites are located in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions under the Heinz or Kraft Heinz regional operations, enabling local supply and formulations that comply with regional regulations and tastes.

Ownership and corporate structure: The Heinz brand and its ketchup product are ultimately owned by The Kraft Heinz Company, a U.S.-headquartered packaged foods multinational created by the 2015 merger of Kraft Foods Group and H. J. Heinz Company. Kraft Heinz operates through regional subsidiaries that handle local manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, while corporate strategy, brand management, and global licensing are coordinated from the parent company.

Brand legacy: Heinz remains the brand name on the product, with origins in the United States; today the brand is managed as part of Kraft Heinz's global portfolio and continues to be one of the world's leading ketchup products.