Heinz Baked Beans in Delicious Tomato Sauce

Heinz Baked Beans is one of the most iconic food products in the world, particularly within the United Kingdom where it has become a cultural staple. The brand was founded in 1869 by Henry J. Heinz in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. While the company originated in the United States, the specific canned baked beans recipe popular in the UK was first introduced to the British market at Fortnum & Mason in 1901 and later manufactured locally.

Today, the vast majority of Heinz Baked Beans sold in Europe are produced at the Kitt Green factory in Wigan, England, which is one of the largest food processing plants in Europe. The brand is currently owned by Kraft Heinz, a global food and beverage giant formed by the 2015 merger of Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Holding Corporation. The company remains headquartered in the United States, maintaining a dual-headquarter structure in Chicago and Pittsburgh.