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29/01/2026

Packaging Europe Ltd.

Iconic Packs: Heinz’ ketchup bottle

First introduced in 1876,  Heinz ’ tomato ketchup bottle has become instantly recognisable on shelf due to its clear colour and upside-down design – but it has been through many changes of shape, material and cap to get to where it is today. In this installment of our Iconic Packs series, we take a look at the history of the bottle, from the glass bottles of the late 18th and early 19th centuries to the 1980s squeezable bottle and introduction of the Balaton cap in 2023, replacing non-recyclable flip top caps.



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