Heinz is also closing two other factories, in Florence, S.C., and Pocatello, Idaho, shedding a further 610 jobs as it moves production of ketchup and sauces to fewer plants.
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Some other facilities will gain from the three closures. Heinz has three plants in Canada – the Leamington ketchup factory, a salad dressing plant in St. Marys, Ont., and a plant in Toronto. Mr. Mullen said production will shift to St. Marys and U.S plants, where a total of 470 jobs will be added.
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AWESOME doesn't begin to describe it! With 2 toddlers who love ketchup we use alot of it in our house! I've also made it organic by using organic paste, vinegar, and honey in place of the corn syrup and sugar.
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By the age of 12 John Heinz was peddling produce from his familys garden in post-Civil War Pittsburgh. By age 25, he and a friend launched Heinz andamp; Noble to sell bottled horseradish in clear glass bottles to reveal its purity. Henrys pickling empire grew as he added jams, jellies, and condiments to the line, including ketchup, which was added in 1876. you'll still see the famous Heinz pickle logo on every product. And if you want a quick tip on how to get the thick stuff out of the bottle easily, don't pound on the backside like a maniac.
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I have tried countless ketchup recipes but this is by far the best! I made a double batch and made these adjustments: omitted corn syrup and sugar and added 1/2 cup xylitol-the sweetness was perfect for my liking; also added 1/2 t celery seed.
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In addition to making ketchup, the Leamington plant makes HP Sauce, baby food and Diana barbeque sauce with three daily shifts. Workers are paid about $25 an hour. “They’ve been here for 104 years. And in those 104 years there have been so many families that made a good living from that firm.
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1 1 Ketchup manufacturers must seek out the best quality tomatoes for their product. 2  Tomato varieties are developed which are superior in color, flavor, texture, and yield. 3  Consistency is an important factor, as slight variations in tomato characteristics could alter the flavor and color of the finished product.
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To the relief of many homemakers, ketchup became commercially available in the second half of the 1800s. H.J. Heinz Co. developed one of the first leading brands of mass-marketed ketchup. The classic narrow-neck design of the Heinz ketchup bottle established the norm for the industry.
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The Heinz announcement is one in a wave of recent plant closings in the Canadian food-processing industry. Smucker’s closed its Bick’s Pickles plant in Dunnville, Ont., and pickle tank farm near Delhi, Ont., last year, wiping out 150 jobs.
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Ketchup, a tangy, seasoned tomato sauce, is one of America's favorite condiments. Although ketchup, also spelled catsup, is used primarily as a relish for hamburgers, hot dogs, and french fries, it is also a common ingredient for sauces, meatloaf, beans, and stews. During the mid-1990s the sales of ketchup exceeded $400 million annually.
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where is heinz ketchup manufactured
The Heinz Ketchup is manufactured in Leamington ketchup factory.   Heinz Ketchup is manufactured in the Leamington Ketchup Factory.