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Heinz Tomato Ketchup is one of the world's most iconic food products. The brand was founded in 1869 by Henry J. Heinz in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. Originally focusing on horseradish, the company introduced its famous tomato ketchup in 1876. The '57 Varieties' slogan, which is embossed on the bottle in the image, remains a core part of its heritage despite the company producing thousands of products today.
In the 21st century, ownership transitioned through a major acquisition in 2013 by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital, followed by a merger with Kraft Foods Group in 2015 to form the Kraft Heinz Company. While the brand is American by origin, manufacturing is highly globalized. For the European market (where this Swedish/Finnish labeled bottle is sold), production typically occurs in large-scale facilities in the Netherlands (Elst) or the United Kingdom (Wigan). The '50% less sugar and salt' variant is a modern adaptation tailored for health-conscious consumers globally.
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