H.J. Heinz Company

Henry John Heinz, a pioneer in the food processing industry, established Heinz, Noble & Co. in 1869 with partner L. Clarence Noble to make and sell processed foods. Horseradish was the company's first product of a quickly expanding line. Financial difficulties forced company bankruptcy in 1875. The following year Heinz established a new company, the F & J Heinz Co. with his brother John and cousin Frederick. In 1888, Henry Heinz gains financial control of F & J Heinz and changed its name to H. J. Heinz Company. In 1919 when Henry died, his son Howard took over the company. The childhood home of Henry, which served as a company museum from 1904 to 1953, was moved to Greenfield Village, part of what is now The Henry Ford, in Dearborn, Michigan.

From the description of H. J. Heinz Company records, 1874-1990 (bulk 1920-1935). (The Henry Ford). WorldCat record id: 747278560

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