Made By: Taylor Mayers

“To do a common thing uncommonly well brings success.”

Born on October 11, 1844 in Pittsburgh

As a child…Worked with his father

Started to sell veggies as a teenager

He helped his father grind spices for his mother’s pickles as a child

His mother enrolled him in Allegheny Seminary

But his inspiration for business was clear

He went to Duff’s Business College where he took several bookkeeping classes

Sell 650 million bottles every year! Ranked 1st ketchup in the U.S.!

To many families, “If it isn’t Heinz, it isn’t ketchup.”

1ST

150 #1 or #2 brands worldwide

Advertising genius

After joining Clarence Noble and making Heinz and Noble to produce horseradish, they went bankrupt.

OVERSUPPLY OF HORSERADISH

He wanted to use vinegar as cleaning substance. His idea never made it out of the U.S.

Freshest, finest ingredients and most flavorful recipes

Reducing water, energy, packaging materials, and using more environmentally friendly packaging

140 Years57 Varieties

5 continents and 200 countries

Heinz Micronutrient Campaign

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