It was founded by Henry Heinz in 1869. The H. J. Heinz Company manufactures thousands of food products in plants on six continents, and markets these products in more than 200 countries and territories.The company claims to have 150 number-one or number two-brands worldwide.ince 1896, the company has used its  57 Varieties  slogan; it was inspired by a sign advertising 21 styles of shoes, and Henry Heinz chose the number 57 even though the company manufactured more than 60 products at the time.