Henry Heinz created a recipe of ripe tomatoes, distilled vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and spices, and put it into clear glass bottles so the public knew exactly what was behind the packaging.

Henry Heinz, the company’s founder who had previously sold horseradish in a clear glass to show off its quality, “soon took ...

The ‘57 varieties’ label on the neck of Heinz Tomato Ketchup was selected at random by founder Henry Heinz. NurPhoto via Getty Images. The need for a number logo came after Heinz spotted a ...

Henry had a sharp eye. He paid close attention to what people around him were doing–and what they weren’t. One observation in the 19th century forever changed how Americans buy food products ...

People are only just realising what the 57 on the neck of a Heinz bottle means Credit: Getty. And it turns out the digits - and their placement - were chosen by founder Henry Heinz himself.

Heinz Tomato Ketchup was founded by American businessman Henry John Heinz. But this wasn't his first product - he began making horseradish sauce based on his mothers recipe in 1869.

Henry Heinz wouldn't launch his baked beans in the UK until 1901, when the product surged in popularity, particularly in times of austerity during World War II. These days, ...