Heinz Tomato Ketchup facts for kids
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| Type | Ketchup |
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| Owner | Kraft Heinz |
| Country | United States |
| Introduced | 1876 |
| Markets | Worldwide |
| Previous owners | H.J. Heinz Company |
| Tagline | It has to be Heinz |
Heinz Tomato Ketchup is a very popular type of ketchup. It is made by the Kraft Heinz company.
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The Story of Heinz Ketchup
Heinz Tomato Ketchup first appeared in 1876. Back then, it was called "catsup." By 1907, Heinz was making 12 million bottles of ketchup! It was sent all over the world, to places like Australia, Japan, and the UK. In 2009, the picture on the label changed. A tomato replaced the old picture of a gherkin pickle. In 2012, over 650 million bottles of Heinz ketchup were sold around the globe.
Where Heinz Ketchup is Made
Heinz makes all its tomato ketchup for the USA in two factories. These are located in Fremont, Ohio, and Muscatine, Iowa. A factory in Canada, located in Leamington, Ontario, closed in 2014. Now, another company uses that factory to make ketchup for the Canadian market. Around the world, Heinz has factories in many countries. This includes places like the UK and the Netherlands. Even though there is one main recipe, the ketchup can be slightly different. This depends on where it is made and local rules.
Different Kinds of Ketchup
Besides the regular tomato ketchup, Heinz also makes other types. One kind is made with sugar instead of corn syrup. In the year 2000, Heinz made colorful ketchups for kids. These came in squeezable bottles. You could find them in red, green, purple, pink, orange, teal, and blue. These fun colors were stopped in 2006. In 2011, Heinz also started making a ketchup with balsamic vinegar. This special kind was stopped in 2018. On June 5, 2019, which is National Ketchup Day, Heinz teamed up with singer Ed Sheeran. They released a special ketchup called "Edchup."
Fun Mixed Sauces
In April 2018, Heinz introduced "Mayochup." This name combines mayonnaise and ketchup. People on Twitter voted that they wanted to see this sauce in stores. Some people pointed out that this mix already existed. It was known as "fry sauce" or "fancy sauce." Mayochup arrived in US stores in September 2018. After Mayochup was a hit, Heinz released more mixed sauces in March 2019. These were for the company's 150th birthday. "Mayomust" mixes mayonnaise and mustard. "Mayocue" mixes mayonnaise and barbecue sauce. In April 2019, they released "Kranch." This sauce combines ketchup and ranch dressing. People had different opinions about this new sauce. In January 2020, Heinz announced "Honeyracha," which mixes honey and sriracha. Then, in February, they announced "Mayoracha," a mix of mayonnaise and sriracha. In March 2021, more sauces came out. These included "Tarchup" (from tartar sauce and ketchup), "Wasabioli" (from wasabi and aioli), and "Hanch" (from hot sauce and ranch dressing). Later in March, two more sauces were announced. These were "Buffaranch" (from Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing) and "Sweet Ketchili" (from ketchup and sweet chili sauce). A fake product called "Mayoreo" became popular online in June 2021. It was a joke based on this line of sauces.
How Ketchup is Packaged
Heinz ketchup comes in glass and plastic bottles of different sizes. The unique octagonal glass bottle was first used in 1889. It is still used today and is a famous design. In restaurants, the common glass bottle holds about 14 ounces (397 grams) of ketchup. In 2002, Heinz introduced an upside-down, squeezable plastic bottle for restaurants. This red bottle with a wide white cap makes it easier to get ketchup out. It also helps use up all the ketchup, so less is wasted. Similar squeezable bottles are sold in grocery stores for home use. Ketchup also comes in small, single-serving packets made of foil or plastic. In 2010, Heinz made "Dip & Squeeze" packets. You can either dip your food into them or squeeze the ketchup out. Small bottles, about 2.25 ounces (64 grams), are made for places like hotels. These are for when small packets are not wanted. Larger amounts of ketchup are sold to restaurants and food companies. These come in metal cans, plastic containers, and large bags. These big containers can have pumps or go into dispensers for self-service. The biggest bag for restaurants holds 3 US gallons (11.4 liters). Even larger containers, holding 260 US gallons (984 liters), are sold to food manufacturers.
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