Heinz

/haɪnz/ noun

Definition

A brand name most famous for Heinz ketchup and other food products, founded by Henry J. Heinz in 1869. The company is known for its '57 Varieties' slogan.

Etymology

From the German surname Heinz, a diminutive of Heinrich (Henry), meaning 'ruler of the home'. Henry John Heinz founded the H.J. Heinz Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, building it into a food processing empire.

Kelly Says

The famous 'Heinz 57 Varieties' slogan was actually marketing genius rather than accurate counting - when Henry Heinz saw the slogan, his company already made more than 60 products, but he liked the sound of 57. The number has no special significance except that Heinz thought it was catchy and memorable.

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