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- Plowing for Horseradish, H. J. Heinz Company, circa 1905 - While most people recognize the H. J. Heinz Company for its ketchup, its first product was actually horseradish -- sold out of H. J. Heinz's family home in 1869. Though the product line quickly expanded to include pickled foods, preserves, and condiments, horseradish remained a mainstay for many years. In this photograph, the field is being plowed and prepared for the years' horseradish crop.
- circa 1905
- Collections - Artifact
Plowing for Horseradish, H. J. Heinz Company, circa 1905
While most people recognize the H. J. Heinz Company for its ketchup, its first product was actually horseradish -- sold out of H. J. Heinz's family home in 1869. Though the product line quickly expanded to include pickled foods, preserves, and condiments, horseradish remained a mainstay for many years. In this photograph, the field is being plowed and prepared for the years' horseradish crop.
- Product Label for Bottled Horseradish by Heinz & Noble, "Strictly Pure," 1872 - Henry J. Heinz began selling prepared horseradish to nearby grocery stores in 1869, and quickly expanded his product line to include a variety of pickled foods and condiments. Heinz based his reputation on superior, consistent products and distinctive packaging. Eye-catching labels attracted and informed customers, and clear glass bottles revealed a high-quality, "strictly pure" product.
- 1872
- Collections - Artifact
Product Label for Bottled Horseradish by Heinz & Noble, "Strictly Pure," 1872
Henry J. Heinz began selling prepared horseradish to nearby grocery stores in 1869, and quickly expanded his product line to include a variety of pickled foods and condiments. Heinz based his reputation on superior, consistent products and distinctive packaging. Eye-catching labels attracted and informed customers, and clear glass bottles revealed a high-quality, "strictly pure" product.