This Is Where Heinz Ketchup Sources Its Tomatoes - Tasting Table

"Heinz produces an astonishing 650 million bottles of ketchup every year, which is roughly 175,000 metric tons of tomatoes sourced from various countries."

"Tomatoes, first domesticated in South America around 7,000 years ago, are now grown in almost every country and are the most popular garden vegetable in the U.S."

"Heinz sources tomatoes from multiple locations, including California, Brazil, Spain, and Egypt, to meet the global demand for ketchup."

"Despite the U.S. being the fourth largest tomato producer, countries like China and India produce over seven times as many tomatoes."

Heinz ketchup is made from tomatoes grown on four continents: North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. In the U.S., tomatoes are harvested in California, while other sources include Brazil, Spain, and Egypt. Heinz produces approximately 650 million bottles of ketchup each year, equating to about 175,000 metric tons of tomatoes. Although the U.S. ranks fourth in global tomato production, Heinz contributes significantly to the worldwide tomato industry through its seed processing facility in California.

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