Heinz is one of the world’s best-known food brands and part of The Kraft Heinz Company. Its history began in 1869 in Pittsburgh, when Henry J. Heinz launched his first product, grated horseradish. The famous Heinz Tomato Ketchup followed in 1876 and became one of the brand’s most recognized products.Today, the Heinz portfolio includes not only ketchup but also mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, dressings, BBQ and other sauces, Beanz and various other food products. Kraft Heinz employs around 36,000 people worldwide. For the IHC, Heinz is particularly interesting due to its global presence and strong position in the sauce and food market, while ingredients, recipes and production processes are crucial for meeting the requirements of the Halal market.