At Heinz, we are proud of our commitment to provide safe, tasty, high quality, and nutritious food and beverages that enhance the lives and well-being of people around the world. This commitment was forged in 1869 when Henry J. Heinz first introduced "pure and superior" grated horseradish using the best ingredients and bottled in clear glass to show its purity. In fact, Heinz stood as the sole commercial food processor to back the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906.
This clearly states that:
"Heinz products shall be formulated and packaged with due consideration to current dietary recommendations and in conformity with legal requirements."
"Heinz will at all times comply with the law. It will be normal practice to comply with government guidelines and relevant codes of practice in labelling and advertising."
"Heinz is committed to formulating products with minimal use of additives."
"Board approval will be required for the use of any additive which is not on the approved list, or where an existing additive is used in another range of products."
Today, this foundation remains core to Heinz brands which are among the most recognized in the world. Heinz food and beverages are developed and regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with the consensus of scientific opinion regarding safe and effective dietary protocols and to meet or exceed all legislation and regulations. Heinz Canada supports Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating which recommends eating a variety of foods from the four major food groups as well as the Dietitians of Canada's advice that all food can fit in a healthy lifestyle provided that food choices are balanced and food is consumed in moderation.
