Evolution of Heinz Ketchup Bottle

Orginal Heinz Clear Glass Bottle

Jan 1, 1890

Heinz creates the clear glass ketchup bottle that becomes the symbol of Heinz.

Heinz 32oz Bottle

Jan 1, 1970

Heinz changes the shape and size of the previous bottle to hold more ketchup but it is still made of glass.

Heinz Plastic Squeeze Bottle

Jan 1, 1983

Heinz creates the new squeeze bottle to make it easier to get the kethup out. It is a different shape and it is made of a new material, plastic.

Heinz Upside-Down Bottle

Jan 1, 2002

Heinz release the upside-down bottle make it easier then the orginal squeeze bottle to get the ketchup the out. It is still made of plastic and is squeezable like the previous bottle but this one is upside-down to make the ketchup come out faster.